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FG08 JBU

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,931 mi
Last recorded141,931 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,931 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,324 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,365 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 103,362 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 95,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,259 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on rear discs

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 JBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

FG08 JBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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