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EF08 XED

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XED
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 68,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 54,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,896 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 50,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,207 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on shoulders

nearside front tyre low tread on edge and cracking on shoulder

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,422 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2011 18,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 XED is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

EF08 XED is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is EF08 XED safe to buy?

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