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EO08 SNJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,301 mi
Last recorded189,301 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 SNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 189,301 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 189,298 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 187,020 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 181,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 181,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 162,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 159,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,694 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,921 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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EO08 SNJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric 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 EO08 SNJ, 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 EO08 SNJ registered?

EO08 SNJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 SNJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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