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FB57 GYU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

265,146 mi
Last recorded265,146 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 GYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 265,146 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 253,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 239,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 232,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 232,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush worn cracking and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 208,937 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 208,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 175,979 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 146,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,524 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,439 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 68,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,448 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,922 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,657 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,613 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,499 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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FB57 GYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FB57 GYU, 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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FB57 GYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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