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MK08 ECJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,218 mi
Last recorded176,218 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ECJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 176,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 176,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 159,001 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 158,975 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 112,579 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 55,203 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,947 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 38,947 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 28,937 miles

nsf wiper split

osf wiper split

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jan 2014 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf wiper split

osf wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 15,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,335 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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MK08 ECJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MK08 ECJ, 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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MK08 ECJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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