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ML08 XWX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

296,433 mi
Last recorded296,433 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XWX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 296,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 296,433 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 251,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2021 251,552 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 236,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 236,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 203,477 miles

rear exhaust blowing front brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 12 Dec 2017 185,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 185,361 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 139,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,288 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 122,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,180 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 109,983 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 109,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,731 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,731 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,736 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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ML08 XWX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML08 XWX, 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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ML08 XWX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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