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SA08 XTU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

232,581 mi
Last recorded232,581 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 232,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front to rear under body & suspension components covered with underseal

Fail 16 Oct 2023 232,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front to rear under body & suspension components covered with underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2023 232,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 229,297 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded.

sills covers fitted.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 209,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 201,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 163,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 163,958 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 137,216 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 138,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,192 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 118,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,835 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 59,824 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 44,831 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,292 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 39,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,291 miles

Nearside Front 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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SA08 XTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SA08 XTU, 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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SA08 XTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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