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FG08 JBO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

325,109 mi
Last recorded325,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 325,109 miles

EML ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 325,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 316,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 305,414 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2017 305,414 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 295,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 284,171 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 279,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 270,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 260,500 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 260,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 243,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 221,053 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 24 May 2013 198,469 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 181,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 170,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 156,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,456 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 99,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,724 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,761 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,909 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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FG08 JBO 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 79.2%.

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

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