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FH08 FBF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

343,164 mi
Last recorded343,164 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FBF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 343,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 343,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 306,221 miles

Minor exhaust leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 273,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2018 273,893 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2016 205,084 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 205,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 176,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 144,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,856 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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FH08 FBF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FH08 FBF, 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 FBF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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