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MM08 PYS

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

242,748 mi
Last recorded242,748 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 PYS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 242,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Feb 2022 242,745 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Jan 2021 232,147 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake minimum effort

Pass 12 Jun 2019 198,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 154,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 153,170 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 153,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2017 145,085 miles

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,775 miles

nearside front tyre close to limmit inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,393 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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MM08 PYS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM08 PYS, 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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MM08 PYS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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