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DF08 FNM

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

257,963 mi
Last recorded257,963 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 FNM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 257,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 257,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 315,227 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Parking brake only just made the required efficiency

Fail 13 Apr 2022 315,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image 'kick up' to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Parking brake only just made the required efficiency

Pass 8 Apr 2021 277,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 263,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight damage to outer cill

Pass 15 Jul 2020 256,094 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 222,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 183,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 160,884 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,678 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and uder trays fitted covering floor pan

Fail 6 Jun 2016 131,678 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and uder trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 8 Jan 2016 113,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted covering floor pans

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,972 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

iteam's removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

iteam's removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,406 miles

taxi equipment wiring in drivers footwell untidy but not fouling any controls

Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,284 miles

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

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

taxi equipment wiring in drivers footwell untidy but not fouling any controls

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,439 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,007 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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DF08 FNM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF08 FNM, 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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DF08 FNM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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