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SH08 RKJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

319,009 mi
Last recorded319,009 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 319,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 289,876 miles

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

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 289,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 254,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 245,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 237,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear (body panel slightly damaged)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 233,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 226,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 211,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 203,569 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 194,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 185,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 177,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 166,514 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 166,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 158,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 158,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 153,903 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 140,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 128,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 116,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,500 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,171 miles

front brake discs worn

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 RKJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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