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PL57 DOJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,465 mi
Last recorded68,465 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 DOJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,465 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 68,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 46,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,006 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 36,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,967 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,520 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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PL57 DOJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL57 DOJ, 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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PL57 DOJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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