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2008 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,632 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 VYG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?
FY08 VYG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 March 2008.
Is FY08 VYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 VYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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