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SW08 UGV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,957 mi
Last recorded169,957 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 UGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 169,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear @ 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,724 miles

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

Rear Both Rear Brake Backing Plates Slight Corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 156,072 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 149,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,961 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,377 miles

Back box heat sheild insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,858 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 35,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,988 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 UGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW08 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

SW08 UGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SW08 UGV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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