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MA08 XGU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,228 mi
Last recorded164,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 164,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 154,421 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 154,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 145,518 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 126,995 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,008 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 25,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 25,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,468 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 XGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 MA08 XGU, 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 MA08 XGU registered?

MA08 XGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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