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MA08 XFE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,132 mi
Last recorded200,132 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XFE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 200,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 200,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 164,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2021 164,118 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 132,301 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 103,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 93,998 miles

both headlamps lens dull

rear brakepads low

Fail 16 May 2018 93,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe corroded+ large hole +blowing (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn/juddering (8.2.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front +both rear tyre valves cracking (4.1.D.1e)

both headlamps lens dull

rear brakepads low

Pass 24 May 2017 89,945 miles

miner rusted beneath vehicle

Pass 26 May 2016 85,997 miles

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

strong advise on both front tyre valves damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,649 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 52,429 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,315 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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MA08 XFE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA08 XFE, 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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MA08 XFE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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