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M1 SXL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,754 mi
Last recorded65,754 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 SXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,754 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,480 miles

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

general corrosion, underneath

Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,920 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle corroded underneath not affecting sructural rigidty

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,675 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,824 miles

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

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

very dry and rusty need clean and wax oil

Fail 25 Feb 2022 60,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

very dry and rusty need clean and wax oil

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,087 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,377 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,377 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,773 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the tread

corrosion noted to inner face of front discs

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,773 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres cracking on the tread

corrosion noted to inner face of front discs

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,715 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,465 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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M1 SXL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M1 SXL, 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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M1 SXL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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