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SL08 SVW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiters damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tearing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 34,335 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outers both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tearing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,301 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 26,301 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,452 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,248 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 SVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric 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 SL08 SVW, 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 SVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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