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BT08 OVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,413 mi
Last recorded251,413 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 251,413 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 251,413 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 237,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 205,965 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 190,682 miles

condition of boot lid catch

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 28 Jan 2015 173,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre outer wall damaged and wearing on inner and outer edge

osr tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2015 173,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre outer wall damaged and wearing on inner and outer edge

osr tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2014 158,575 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 7 Jan 2014 134,360 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 134,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 97,082 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,455 miles

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

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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BT08 OVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BT08 OVC, 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 BT08 OVC registered?

BT08 OVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 OVC safe to buy?

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