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FL08 NSN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,393 mi
Last recorded169,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NSN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 169,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 169,391 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens starting to fade

Pass 1 Apr 2019 166,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 166,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm broken and seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 142,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,120 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 101,649 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 101,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 90,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 87,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NSN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL08 NSN, 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 NSN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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