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MD08 FNV

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

248,213 mi
Last recorded248,213 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 FNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 248,213 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 248,213 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 228,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 213,814 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 213,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 195,680 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 195,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 177,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 160,541 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 143,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 143,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 130,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 96,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 85,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,346 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,944 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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MD08 FNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD08 FNV, 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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MD08 FNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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