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SL58 SZE

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,930 mi
Last recorded212,930 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 SZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 212,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 212,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2017 201,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 189,840 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 189,838 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2016 170,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 163,781 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 163,781 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 153,521 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 153,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 138,333 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 123,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 109,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 109,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,351 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,098 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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SL58 SZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL58 SZE, 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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SL58 SZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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