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FG08 UCC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

312,572 mi
Last recorded312,572 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 312,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 294,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 289,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 289,123 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 278,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 278,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 269,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 258,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 258,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 239,277 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2013 217,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 217,423 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 197,241 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 197,218 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 177,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 151,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 151,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 126,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 104,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 80,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,718 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 UCC 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 75%.

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

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