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EA08 FNS

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,507 mi
Last recorded130,507 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FNS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 130,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 122,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2017 121,790 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 277,411 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 277,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 267,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 257,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 253,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 234,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 218,734 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 197,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 163,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,191 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,424 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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EA08 FNS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA08 FNS, 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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EA08 FNS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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