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MT08 YTW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

258,990 mi
Last recorded258,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YTW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 258,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 240,659 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 239,059 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 239,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 235,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 235,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 231,383 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 224,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Taillamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2019 204,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 204,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 193,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 177,503 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 165,231 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 154,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,802 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 60,447 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 60,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,708 miles

Both rear tyres low tread on outer edges

Bothe rear tyres starting to crack and slightly out of shape

Slight play in lower engine mounting

Washer jets partially blocked

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall (cords not exposed)

Fail 30 May 2012 45,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Both rear tyres low tread on outer edges

Bothe rear tyres starting to crack and slightly out of shape

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in lower engine mounting

Washer jets partially blocked

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall (cords not exposed)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,749 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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MT08 YTW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT08 YTW, 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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MT08 YTW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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