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SH08 RJX

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

245,358 mi
Last recorded245,358 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RJX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 245,358 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 245,358 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 240,515 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened near axle bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 235,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 229,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp hazy/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 225,417 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 221,008 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill

Offside Rear lamp lens

Pass 19 Sep 2019 213,059 miles

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

Offside Front mirror slight damage not effecting view

Offside Rear lamp lens

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 200,537 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 200,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 187,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 187,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 173,563 miles

advise near side front head lamp misted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 173,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise near side front head lamp misted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 135,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 117,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,087 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 72,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 37,649 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SH08 RJX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SH08 RJX, 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 SH08 RJX registered?

SH08 RJX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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