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RV08 YRJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YRJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,433 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 112,433 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 99,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,060 miles

child seats fitted to rear seatbelts

exhaust corroded

tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,796 miles

exhaust corroding

tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,917 miles

Boot full. Unable to fully inspect perscribed area.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot full. Unable to fully inspect perscribed area.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,311 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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RV08 YRJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 YRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 YRJ registered?

RV08 YRJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is RV08 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 YRJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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