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DF08 XZB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,451 mi
Last recorded141,451 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XZB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,451 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 141,451 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 133,925 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 133,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 124,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2019 124,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 May 2018 123,247 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 123,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2017 115,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 115,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped floor pan damaged (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure floor pan damaged (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2016 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on the tread

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 30 May 2016 108,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on the tread

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 May 2015 100,597 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2015 100,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 87,678 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 87,678 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 71,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,557 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 55,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 38,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 38,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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DF08 XZB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DF08 XZB, 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 DF08 XZB registered?

DF08 XZB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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