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OV08 EEW

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

201,269 mi
Last recorded201,269 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EEW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 201,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2024 201,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 198,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 192,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 186,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 169,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 154,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,985 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,212 miles

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

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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OV08 EEW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OV08 EEW, 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 OV08 EEW registered?

OV08 EEW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 EEW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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