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FH57 TRV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,716 mi
Last recorded186,716 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 186,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak at mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens clouded, no beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under vehicle at rear panel mounting, marked in yellow chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from corroded oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 173,508 miles

Both sills and under side covered by trim.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded but vehicle not running to check for exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side corroded and holed but out with prescribed area

Fail 26 Jun 2024 173,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both sills and under side covered by trim.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded but vehicle not running to check for exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side corroded and holed but out with prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2023 161,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 161,841 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 152,296 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 141,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 141,405 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,824 miles

back plate missing osr nsr loose

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,744 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 / front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,996 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 80,599 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 80,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 68,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,319 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,319 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,319 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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FH57 TRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FH57 TRV, 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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FH57 TRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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