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PX08 OCZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 OCZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 95,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front units (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,746 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,429 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 86,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 80,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Close To Limit & Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 67,568 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,917 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 62,917 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 54,538 miles

Offside Front Side mirror cover missing.

Wheel alignment recommended.

Fail 23 Feb 2019 54,538 miles

Wheel alignment recommended.

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

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

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

Offside Front Side mirror cover missing.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 48,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treaded area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,668 miles

Offside Rear unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 34,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,452 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,114 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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PX08 OCZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 PX08 OCZ, 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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PX08 OCZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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