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FY08 OKT

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

260,667 mi
Last recorded260,667 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 OKT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,459cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 260,667 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front head lights have poor beam both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens slightly damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 260,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front head lights have poor beam both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens slightly damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 248,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 248,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 237,192 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 224,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 212,916 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 212,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 212,106 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 196,205 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 196,203 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 174,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 346,285 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 346,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 321,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 295,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2016 270,502 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 244,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 221,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 221,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 198,936 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 179,316 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 179,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 161,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 139,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,236 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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FY08 OKT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,459cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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