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AC08 TXS

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,685 mi
Last recorded196,685 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TXS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 196,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 171,274 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 155,620 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 155,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 141,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 107,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 86,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,327 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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AC08 TXS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AC08 TXS, 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 AC08 TXS registered?

AC08 TXS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is AC08 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 TXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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