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SH08 RMU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

305,883 mi
Last recorded305,883 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RMU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 305,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 305,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 299,242 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 299,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 292,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 280,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 264,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 253,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 242,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 234,021 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 222,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 202,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 197,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,712 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 170,702 miles

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 11 Jul 2016 170,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 163,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 128,229 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 128,229 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,800 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 78,178 miles

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)

both front brake discs rusty

both rear brake discs rusty

handbrake springs noisy inside rear drums

Fail 20 May 2011 78,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs rusty

both rear brake discs rusty

handbrake springs noisy inside rear drums

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 RMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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