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FL08 GCO

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

271,246 mi
Last recorded271,246 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GCO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 271,246 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 271,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 258,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 239,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 222,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 222,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 201,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 184,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 156,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 95,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012
Pass 4 May 2011 39,092 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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FL08 GCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL08 GCO, 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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FL08 GCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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