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RY08 URS

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 URS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,603 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,805 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,818 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,445 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,373 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,225 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 27,085 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,085 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 URS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URS, 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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What year was RY08 URS registered?

RY08 URS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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