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FY08 FMV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,515 mi
Last recorded98,515 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FMV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,515 miles

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

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

imbalance on front brakes

wear on all tyres

wear on discs and pads

Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,515 miles

imbalance on front brakes

wear on all tyres

wear on discs and pads

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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FY08 FMV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY08 FMV, 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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What year was FY08 FMV registered?

FY08 FMV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is FY08 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 FMV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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