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SL08 CLF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 CLF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 137,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 128,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 128,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,801 miles

car underside undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2019 127,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

car underside undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mounting corroding advise (check in 6 months) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mounting corroding advise (check in 6 months) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor area soft to touch but not holed advise check in 6 months

Fail 14 Mar 2019 122,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mounting corroding advise (check in 6 months) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mounting corroding advise (check in 6 months) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor area soft to touch but not holed advise check in 6 months

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front shocker gaiters split

osf fog light lens holed

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

under side has covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f/ fog light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,305 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer treads heavily worn and cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,564 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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SL08 CLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL08 CLF, 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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SL08 CLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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