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AB08 CFA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,490 mi
Last recorded159,490 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 159,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 152,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 150,139 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 150,139 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 146,294 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 146,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,131 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,481 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has small cracks in inner wall

o/s/f tyer hass small cracks in inner and outer walls

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 113,135 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2011 68,959 miles

under trays fitted

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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AB08 CFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AB08 CFA, 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 AB08 CFA registered?

AB08 CFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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