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SH08 RKV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,402 mi
Last recorded199,402 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RKV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 199,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 199,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 199,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 188,666 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 188,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 179,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2018 170,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 159,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,202 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,818 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean hybred

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,818 miles

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

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

emissions to clean hybred

front discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,138 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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SH08 RKV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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