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AM57 TFJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,917 mi
Last recorded27,917 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 TFJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,917 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 27,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,363 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 20,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

undertray held together with electrical wire

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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AM57 TFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AM57 TFJ, 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 AM57 TFJ registered?

AM57 TFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 TFJ shows 6 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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