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SY08 ZTJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

351,985 mi
Last recorded351,985 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ZTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 351,985 miles

rear stop lens are slightly damage

the car has age related rust

Pass 12 Nov 2024 351,131 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 351,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 326,011 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 293,625 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills - Both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 265,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 234,763 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 206,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 179,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 148,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,498 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,189 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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SY08 ZTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SY08 ZTJ, 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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SY08 ZTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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