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SL08 ZBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,214 mi
Last recorded158,214 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ZBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 158,214 miles

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

General under-body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,251 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 155,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 152,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 143,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,510 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside & offside rear inner sill area's corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,096 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 107,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

emissions not tested hybrid

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,449 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion on nearside and offside rear disc outer surfaces

nearside and offside wiper rubbers split

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 ZBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red 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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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