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FA08 HLE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,620 mi
Last recorded138,620 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HLE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 138,620 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 2 May 2012 138,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r light cluster damaged

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 103,063 miles

rear brake discs worn & corroded

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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FA08 HLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA08 HLE, 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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What year was FA08 HLE registered?

FA08 HLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is FA08 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 HLE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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