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FG08 DHO

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,716 mi
Last recorded198,716 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DHO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 198,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 198,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 197,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 195,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 192,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 189,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 187,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 185,347 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 180,910 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 175,846 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 165,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 154,950 miles

195/55/16 H

Offside rear tyre worn low

both front tyres worn, close to limits . Offside front damage to side wall

offside rear /and nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

play in both steering drag link ends/steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,329 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 13 Nov 2015 140,217 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

both front tyres worn very badly /only just legal

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,909 miles

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

n/s/f - o/s/f - o/s/r tyres on tread limit heavily worn on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2013 93,909 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f - o/s/f - o/s/r tyres on tread limit heavily worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,308 miles

near side rear tyre is wearing on the edge.

off side front steering arm has play

Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre is wearing on the edge.

off side front steering arm has play

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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FG08 DHO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG08 DHO, 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 FG08 DHO registered?

FG08 DHO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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