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FY08 OJV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 OJV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME NS AND OS is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 May 2023 140,905 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 135,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 135,018 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing ns and os (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing ns and os (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 123,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 123,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 101,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,679 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,937 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake dics showing wear

rear brake dics slightly corrodded

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 OJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY08 OJV, 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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FY08 OJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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