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SM08 VRL

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,237 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,778 miles

Centre Rear removed seat obstructing correct use of centre rear seat belt

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure kerb damage on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear removed seat obstructing correct use of centre rear seat belt

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,018 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 52,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,283 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,518 miles

WINDSCREEN SRATCHED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,735 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 VRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM08 VRL, 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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SM08 VRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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