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SW08 EYZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

211,356 mi
Last recorded211,356 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EYZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 211,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Rear road wheel slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2019 199,049 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 187,171 miles

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2018 172,360 miles

front registration plate deterioted

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Pass 21 Feb 2018 155,882 miles

front registration plate deterioted

front sub frame corroded

front suspension arms corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,877 miles

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

front registration plate deterioted

front sub frame corroded

front suspension arms corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,027 miles

front tyres getting low

nearside rear parking brake slightly sticking

Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,851 miles

both sides front suspension arms corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate deterioted

underside of vehicle has some corosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,078 miles

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,761 miles

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 45,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 32,381 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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SW08 EYZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SW08 EYZ, 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 SW08 EYZ registered?

SW08 EYZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SW08 EYZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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