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AF08 LUW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

331,305 mi
Last recorded331,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 331,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 317,449 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 316,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 298,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 279,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 278,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 261,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 261,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2017 244,588 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 230,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 215,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 194,373 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 182,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 179,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 174,041 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 155,004 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 139,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 120,347 miles

front tyres worn on edge close to limit

nsf and nsr tyre cut on side wall

osf wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,502 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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AF08 LUW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 LUW, 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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AF08 LUW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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