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DA08 FNH

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

283,545 mi
Last recorded283,545 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FNH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 283,545 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 283,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 261,872 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 261,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 238,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 220,233 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 219,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 183,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 147,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,635 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 140,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,641 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,326 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,187 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Edge Tyre Worn

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 34,839 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 28,416 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 28,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,798 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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DA08 FNH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA08 FNH, 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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DA08 FNH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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