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SG08 CAJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR SNAPPED (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective WORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Front HEADLIGHTS LENS O/S N/S DETERIOATED

Offside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER LENS DAMAGE SHARP EDGES

Pass 8 May 2023 186,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 166,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 155,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside / Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 140,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,864 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,291 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,322 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,924 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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SG08 CAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG08 CAJ, 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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SG08 CAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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