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FH08 VWP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,353 mi
Last recorded237,353 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 237,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 205,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 205,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 187,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 169,329 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 140,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED & PERISHED

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

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 VWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWP, 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 FH08 VWP registered?

FH08 VWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FH08 VWP safe to buy?

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