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SL08 UCV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,887 mi
Last recorded173,887 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 UCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 173,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 162,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 147,836 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 125,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,021 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,151 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,515 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,515 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 177,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front bumper insecure

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 155,563 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 143,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fron brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,191 miles

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

fron brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,474 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 135,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 129,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal antislip provision slightly worned.

front windscreen wippers slightly worned.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,234 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 96,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 79,114 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 72,426 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 UCV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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