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SL08 REU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,529 mi
Last recorded177,529 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 REU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 177,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 177,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 150,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 150,819 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,097 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 133,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,999 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,971 miles

Steering column shaft modification unsafe does not lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 111,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded

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

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2019 111,793 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/R16 - 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded

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

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2018 104,485 miles

Nearside Front non-obligatory fog lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 12 May 2018 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside/Out (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front non-obligatory fog lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 3 May 2017 96,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished and shows signs of being run flat advise replacement

rear brake discs are corroded advise replacement

rear brakes are showing signs of distortion

rear suspension axel is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 May 2017 96,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished and shows signs of being run flat advise replacement

rear brake discs are corroded advise replacement

rear brakes are showing signs of distortion

rear suspension axel is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 May 2016 92,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated both fronts 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated 195-55-16

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

Pass 19 May 2015 88,487 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heat shield insecure

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2015 88,487 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heat shield insecure

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,115 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,635 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edge

Rear discs corroded

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 REU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL08 REU, 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 REU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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