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EJ08 XXM

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

317,763 mi
Last recorded317,763 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 317,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 289,497 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 259,465 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 258,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 221,199 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 201,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 147,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,743 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,743 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 66,675 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 66,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 52,698 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 30 May 2012 39,096 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 28,315 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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EJ08 XXM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EJ08 XXM, 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 EJ08 XXM registered?

EJ08 XXM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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