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SC08 ZLY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,780 mi
Last recorded218,780 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ZLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 218,780 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 218,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 211,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 211,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 206,759 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 206,759 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 200,699 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 200,699 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 179,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 179,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 159,990 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Rear brake pads getting low

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and worm on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 133,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and worm on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,047 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2016 120,047 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions not required for this vehicle hybrid

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing to edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,162 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,925 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and AT legal limit

o/s/r tyre at wear indicators

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

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 ZLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SC08 ZLY, 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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SC08 ZLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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