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MF08 OTM

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

293,467 mi
Last recorded293,467 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 OTM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 293,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 261,160 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 247,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 247,410 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 231,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 219,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 210,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 210,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 207,477 miles

Rear sub frame and both rear inner sills corroded

front both shock absorber casing corroded

front both suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 194,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 194,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 174,396 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 174,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 156,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2012 74,332 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres getting very low on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front and o/s rear tyres getting very low on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,491 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,491 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MF08 OTM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF08 OTM, 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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MF08 OTM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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