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FG08 UBY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,250 mi
Last recorded85,250 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 231,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 215,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 198,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 176,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 175,672 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 175,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 171,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 171,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 142,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 122,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,639 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,639 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,984 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 16 Apr 2009 30,562 miles

Front lower bumper damaged.

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 UBY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

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

Is FG08 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 UBY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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