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P5 XRP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 XRP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 131,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 131,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 125,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 118,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 112,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 106,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 106,265 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated amber warning (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,713 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 79,713 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,448 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 73,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 63,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,487 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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P5 XRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P5 XRP, 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 P5 XRP registered?

P5 XRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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