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AC08 TXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,012 mi
Last recorded170,012 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 170,012 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 149,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 126,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 55,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,202 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 27,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 15,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,623 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 TXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AC08 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

AC08 TXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AC08 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 TXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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