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Y23 DMB

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

304,852 mi
Last recorded304,852 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 DMB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 304,852 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 304,849 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP/VSC warning light staying on (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 230,739 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 230,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked with white chalk rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 176,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,285 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 123,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,067 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,739 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,779 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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Y23 DMB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y23 DMB, 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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Y23 DMB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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