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RY08 UML

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,468 mi
Last recorded164,468 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UML
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 164,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 144,151 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 135,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 127,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively modified (1.6 (d))

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2021 127,117 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively modified (1.6 (d))

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,158 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has 2 deep cuts to the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

impact damage to front bumper

rear wiper splitting

slight impact damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 29 May 2019 113,584 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 113,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 101,875 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 85,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 62,233 miles

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 53,575 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 44,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,807 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,143 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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RY08 UML is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY08 UML, 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 UML is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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