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FP08 OYU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,798 mi
Last recorded195,798 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 OYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 195,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

x2 front coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-n.s.r seat belt buckle slightly sticking

Pass 20 Mar 2024 182,318 miles

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

Under body corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 168,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 162,287 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 162,274 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 162,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 301,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sills covered

Fail 5 Feb 2021 301,624 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel corroded /holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight leveler rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sills covered

Pass 2 May 2020 297,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 288,145 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 277,294 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 185,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 152,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 99,771 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,533 miles

Nearside 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)

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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FP08 OYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FP08 OYU, 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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FP08 OYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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