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FM57 HGL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,393 mi
Last recorded184,393 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HGL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 184,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut fixed on innerside wall

Pass 21 Nov 2014 163,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 152,128 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

Fail 23 May 2014 152,128 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Nov 2013 139,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 137,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 137,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 119,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,781 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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FM57 HGL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM57 HGL, 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 FM57 HGL registered?

FM57 HGL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is FM57 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 HGL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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