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FG58 YWY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,375 mi
Last recorded166,375 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 YWY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 166,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 166,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 127,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 127,222 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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FG58 YWY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG58 YWY, 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 FG58 YWY registered?

FG58 YWY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FG58 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 YWY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG58 YWY have outstanding finance?

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