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SH08 RMX

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

303,667 mi
Last recorded303,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RMX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 303,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 285,903 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 285,903 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 278,628 miles

under floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2019 278,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 272,878 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 244,433 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 244,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 233,342 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 216,221 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 191,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 188,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 175,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 175,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jan 2015 163,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 148,272 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 138,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,685 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 122,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,177 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 RMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

SH08 RMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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