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XLZ 3725

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,139 mi
Last recorded98,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3725
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,139 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2026 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2023 94,661 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Wing damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle both side main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side main Bushes crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 89,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side main Bushes crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 77,309 miles

Front underneath Cover fitted and loose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear underneeth corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damage and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 60,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,245 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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XLZ 3725 is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLZ 3725, 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 XLZ 3725 registered?

XLZ 3725 is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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