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AO08 YUB

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,232 mi
Last recorded226,232 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YUB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 226,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel neck pipe corroded

nearside front Tyre wearing on edges

play in steering rack inner joints

slight oil leak near gearbox

Fail 8 Apr 2016 226,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel neck pipe corroded

nearside front Tyre wearing on edges

play in steering rack inner joints

slight oil leak near gearbox

Pass 13 Mar 2015 181,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 181,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 159,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 135,245 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 May 2012 107,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,916 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cuts on sidewalls

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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AO08 YUB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO08 YUB, 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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AO08 YUB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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