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FN08 XTC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

274,519 mi
Last recorded274,519 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 274,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 245,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 245,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 225,021 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 224,695 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 202,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 202,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 187,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 186,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 164,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 118,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 97,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,457 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,856 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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FN08 XTC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XTC, 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 XTC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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