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FT08 DVR

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,799 mi
Last recorded118,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DVR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,799 miles

general corrosion all round

Fail 27 Mar 2026 118,799 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm seized (4.1.5 (a))

general corrosion all round

Pass 16 Apr 2025 115,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 112,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 112,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative and no tell tale (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative and no tell tale (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 108,455 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel in lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 108,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel in lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,142 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,224 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 102,220 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,935 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 99,935 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 93,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 69,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,888 miles

Splits in wipers

Pass 28 May 2012 57,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,252 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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FT08 DVR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FT08 DVR, 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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FT08 DVR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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