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MT08 FRC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 143,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY UNDER-SEALED

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,806 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 23,806 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,787 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,367 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 18,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,790 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 11,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 11,048 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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MT08 FRC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT08 FRC, 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 MT08 FRC registered?

MT08 FRC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is MT08 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 FRC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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