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RO08 XAR

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XAR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 162,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 162,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 162,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 162,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 155,127 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 139,147 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 139,147 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,442 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2012 103,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,128 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,613 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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RO08 XAR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RO08 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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What year was RO08 XAR registered?

RO08 XAR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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