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AB08 DFK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DFK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 80,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 80,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,800 miles

o/s/f wiper rubber deteriorated

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 DFK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AB08 DFK, 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 AB08 DFK registered?

AB08 DFK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AB08 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 DFK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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