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PF08 XAR

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

369,363 mi
Last recorded369,363 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 XAR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 369,363 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear both side brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2022 338,930 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 307,234 miles

Coil spring corroded front both side and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly worn

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 278,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides rear suspension mounting area corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 259,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 251,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 251,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 231,893 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 210,027 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 188,339 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 188,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 163,107 miles

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,209 miles

rear registration plate deterioted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,012 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,609 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,983 miles

front brake discs worn

front brakes slightly binding on unable to fully assess due to hybrid gearbox

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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PF08 XAR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PF08 XAR, 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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PF08 XAR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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