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DS08 FOC

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

258,266 mi
Last recorded258,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FOC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 258,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 227,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 211,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 196,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 19,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 185,046 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 168,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 131,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,237 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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DS08 FOC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS08 FOC, 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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DS08 FOC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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