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SM08 VRP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

299,897 mi
Last recorded299,897 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VRP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 299,897 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 288,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 276,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 262,351 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 249,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 234,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 234,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 219,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 206,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 194,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 182,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 172,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 157,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 157,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,526 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 151,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,792 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot starting to get perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,512 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2013 56,926 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to deteroirate

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

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and starting to deteroirate

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,567 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 VRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 SM08 VRP, 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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What year was SM08 VRP registered?

SM08 VRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is SM08 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VRP shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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