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FH08 EAJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

307,214 mi
Last recorded307,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 307,214 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 307,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 294,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 274,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 254,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 241,760 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 241,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 221,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 203,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 178,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 159,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 138,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,269 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FH08 EAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FH08 EAJ, 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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FH08 EAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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