2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · PL57 DRV
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 398,697 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 398,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 DRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 398,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 DRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Prius (PL57 DRV) between September 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”.
PL57 DRV Mileage History
- 12/09/2023360,013 mi
- 23/07/2024377,264 mi+17,251 mi
- 24/07/2024377,266 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2025398,697 mi+21,431 mi
- 18/07/2025398,697 mi
Average of roughly 20,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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