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AM08 ROU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,093 mi
Last recorded137,093 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ROU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 137,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 137,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 132,746 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,828 miles

Condensation in N/S/R light unit

Fail 8 Dec 2012 84,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Condensation in N/S/R light unit

Fail 16 Apr 2011 56,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,453 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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AM08 ROU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM08 ROU, 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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AM08 ROU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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