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EF08 TYY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,139 mi
Last recorded240,139 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 TYY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 240,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS + OS (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 240,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS + OS (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 234,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 234,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 226,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 226,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 197,562 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 197,562 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 175,931 miles

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

both front wiper worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 154,571 miles

Offside Front wiper worn

Fail 8 Apr 2017 154,571 miles

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

Offside Front wiper worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 112,578 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,551 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 71,828 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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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EF08 TYY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF08 TYY, 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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EF08 TYY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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