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RY57 ANV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ANV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,439 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 125,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 115,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,102 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,125 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,007 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, just see beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and edges bald, no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber on center section broken but system still secure

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,531 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges (wearing low)

Corrosion to offside rear floor area / rear sills etc.

Exhaust centre (offside) mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2020 86,531 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges (wearing low)

Corrosion to offside rear floor area / rear sills etc.

Exhaust centre (offside) mounting rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,851 miles

Front wiper blades deteriated-advise renewal

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 26 Sep 2016 30,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,926 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 8,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 8,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 7,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,572 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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RY57 ANV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 RY57 ANV, 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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RY57 ANV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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