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FP08 RLY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,895 mi
Last recorded153,895 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 153,895 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 140,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 140,867 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,466 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 128,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,954 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 116,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 110,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 101,644 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Fail 13 May 2019 101,643 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 May 2018 97,057 miles

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 17 May 2017 93,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,720 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split. front brake discs & pads worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,079 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear seats folded up unable to inspect rear seatbelts.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,609 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on outer edge

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 RLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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