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PG08 UEM

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,933 mi
Last recorded107,933 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UEM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,933 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,933 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,389 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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PG08 UEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PG08 UEM, 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 PG08 UEM registered?

PG08 UEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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