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RY08 EUB

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,570 mi
Last recorded190,570 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 190,570 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 185,468 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 185,468 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 174,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 169,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2019 155,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 142,514 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 142,514 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven near side does not lock out (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,869 miles

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

Heaverly advise o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer treads

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread

tested in wet weather

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,359 miles

Heaverly advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RY08 EUB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY08 EUB, 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.

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RY08 EUB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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