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OE57 XUM

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

263,199 mi
Last recorded263,199 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 XUM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 263,199 miles

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 259,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 254,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 254,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 254,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 244,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 223,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 208,337 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damaged inner wall + outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 187,462 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 187,462 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 160,680 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 160,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 138,417 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,569 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 113,569 miles

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

Lip on front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,161 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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OE57 XUM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE57 XUM, 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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OE57 XUM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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