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EK08 XJL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

297,294 mi
Last recorded297,294 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 297,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 289,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 289,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 285,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 274,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 257,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 244,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 230,859 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 230,859 miles

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 203,416 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 150,523 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 150,523 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 120,198 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,828 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,828 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,212 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)

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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EK08 XJL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 EK08 XJL, 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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EK08 XJL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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