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EF08 TYK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

275,278 mi
Last recorded275,278 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 TYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 275,278 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 255,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 238,919 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 226,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 209,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 209,040 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 189,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 189,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 169,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 145,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,562 miles

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

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

advise oil level was low top up for mot

Pass 17 Nov 2011 106,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EF08 TYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF08 TYK, 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 EF08 TYK registered?

EF08 TYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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