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DG08 XBP

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,377 mi
Last recorded165,377 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XBP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 165,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 150,021 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 150,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 129,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,830 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2019 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light Damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 22 May 2018 51,955 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 May 2018 51,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,016 miles

Tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 47,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear lamp (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,349 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,349 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,120 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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DG08 XBP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG08 XBP, 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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DG08 XBP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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