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SC08 XLG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XLG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 109,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,354 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,866 miles

nsf and osf shock absorber dust boot split/perished

Fail 23 Jun 2022 80,866 miles

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

nsf and osf shock absorber dust boot split/perished

Pass 3 Jul 2021 72,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,002 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 70,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 43,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front & nsr tyres wearing low to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 34,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,267 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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SC08 XLG 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 SC08 XLG, 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 SC08 XLG registered?

SC08 XLG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XLG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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