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SB57 XRW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,687 mi
Last recorded157,687 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 XRW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 157,687 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 150,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 150,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,689 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Feb 2023 141,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,119 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 8 Feb 2022 137,115 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides rear (4.7.2 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,301 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,429 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 15 Feb 2020 129,429 miles

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

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,018 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 195/55/r16-91v

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,205 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,754 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,945 miles

Offside 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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SB57 XRW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SB57 XRW, 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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SB57 XRW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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