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FL08 VFA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,632 mi
Last recorded181,632 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 181,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 174,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 156,158 miles

advise on play at nearside inner track rod to steering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,196 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,007 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 VFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VFA, 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 FL08 VFA registered?

FL08 VFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is FL08 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 VFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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