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SM08 VJF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,064 mi
Last recorded40,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VJF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,548 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,829 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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SM08 VJF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 VJF registered?

SM08 VJF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is SM08 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VJF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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