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FG08 JAU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 145,576 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 145,576 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 121,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front track rod arm slight play in the inner ball joint

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s front track rod arm slight play in the inner ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2014 257,747 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 257,469 miles

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

Engine management light illuminating

Fail 27 Nov 2014 257,202 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)

Pass 27 May 2014 242,721 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 242,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 223,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml on

front wipers starting to spilt

Pass 16 May 2013 22,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 178,748 miles

Windscreen has damaged which it is outside the zones and swipe area and not blocking driver view of the road.

Pass 8 May 2012 157,242 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 157,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 133,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 121,859 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 101,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 101,118 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 78,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 78,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,611 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 44,124 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall less than 25mm.

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 JAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG08 JAU, 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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FG08 JAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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