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BP08 UPM

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,501 mi
Last recorded261,501 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 UPM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 261,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 261,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 258,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 252,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 249,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 244,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 244,527 miles

Brake warning light on

Engine light on

Fail 2 Nov 2017 244,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake warning light on

Engine light on

Pass 9 May 2016 207,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 169,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 132,072 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 132,072 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 92,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,774 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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BP08 UPM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP08 UPM, 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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BP08 UPM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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