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BT08 OVF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

301,660 mi
Last recorded301,660 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OVF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 301,660 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 301,660 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 287,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 286,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 265,281 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 264,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 248,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 234,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 211,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 210,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 185,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 183,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 164,649 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 164,649 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 141,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,245 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 118,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,622 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,509 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,204 miles

Front brake pads 50/60% worn slight lipping on discs

Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,204 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn slight lipping on discs

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,686 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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BT08 OVF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OVF, 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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BT08 OVF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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