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FN58 TRV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

269,158 mi
Last recorded269,158 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 269,158 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 263,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 256,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 253,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 239,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 224,905 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 224,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 219,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 219,305 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 207,450 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 207,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 190,446 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 190,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 171,076 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 171,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 132,966 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,146 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,960 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front under tray had come adrift (re-fitted)

rear brake discs corroded

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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FN58 TRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FN58 TRV, 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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FN58 TRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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