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FN58 TVJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

236,818 mi
Last recorded236,818 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 TVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2021 236,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 230,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 226,187 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 212,692 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 212,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 191,166 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 176,650 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 176,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 163,263 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 163,263 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 149,592 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 149,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 137,894 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 137,894 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,809 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 85,027 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 85,027 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 76,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,217 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nsr seat.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,966 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FN58 TVJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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