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T5 MRP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 MRP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 130,118 miles

N/S rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 May 2026 130,118 miles

N/S rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 15 May 2025 127,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 127,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 125,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 122,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 118,187 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 108,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,466 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,663 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,663 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,039 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,681 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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T5 MRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T5 MRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 MRP registered?

T5 MRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is T5 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 MRP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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