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MT08 ZDH

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,653 mi
Last recorded214,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZDH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 214,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 203,227 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 190,391 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 190,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 176,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 176,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 261,988 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 261,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 250,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 239,588 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 239,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 230,902 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 219,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 203,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 190,534 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 190,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 171,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 158,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 142,242 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 142,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 80,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,348 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 51,611 miles

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 4 May 2011 37,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 37,304 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 ZDH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDH, 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 ZDH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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