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GR08 FSA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 FSA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,487 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,937 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,743 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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GR08 FSA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR08 FSA, 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 GR08 FSA registered?

GR08 FSA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is GR08 FSA safe to buy?

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