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SP08 YLT

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,032 mi
Last recorded78,032 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YLT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,032 miles

Front wipers torn

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers torn

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,911 miles

fuel filler tubes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 74,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and loose (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel filler tubes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 54,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

a suspension level sensor at nearside of rear axle is detached. and linkage deteriorated. not deemed to be a headlamp leveler as it does not alter headlamp height. in car has a manual headlamp leveler switch

front brake disks heavilly corroded and surface is beginning to break up

nearside windscreen wiper streakey

offside rear bumper lower corner trim slightly loose

Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,709 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

a suspension level sensor at nearside of rear axle is detached. and linkage deteriorated. not deemed to be a headlamp leveler as it does not alter headlamp height. in car has a manual headlamp leveler switch

front brake disks heavilly corroded and surface is beginning to break up

nearside windscreen wiper streakey

offside rear bubper lower corner trim slightly loose

Pass 31 May 2013 35,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,115 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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SP08 YLT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP08 YLT, 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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SP08 YLT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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