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FG08 PHF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 PHF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 88,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 88,954 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,399 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 34,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 32,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,293 miles

Front both rear tyres are cracking on outter edge

Pass 16 May 2017 27,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,478 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer tread

Pass 21 May 2015 20,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 18,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 14,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 12,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 12,409 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 PHF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

FG08 PHF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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