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DY08 ZWB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

422,001 mi
Last recorded422,001 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZWB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 422,001 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 396,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 396,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 362,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 362,327 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield missing. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 340,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 305,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 271,111 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 271,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 237,990 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 237,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 202,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 167,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,701 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,704 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Front 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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DY08 ZWB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY08 ZWB, 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 DY08 ZWB registered?

DY08 ZWB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 ZWB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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