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MT08 YUF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 170,263 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 162,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 162,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 131,936 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,693 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,693 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,631 miles

nearside rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,067 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 YUF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT08 YUF, 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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What year was MT08 YUF registered?

MT08 YUF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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