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FN08 XSR

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,101 mi
Last recorded221,101 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XSR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 221,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 206,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 206,874 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 195,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 194,975 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2017 189,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 176,937 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 163,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 151,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,271 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 131,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,513 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 123,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 112,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,487 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 103,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,682 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,148 miles

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

Offside 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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FN08 XSR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN08 XSR, 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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FN08 XSR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is FN08 XSR safe to buy?

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