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NG08 VRO

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,371 mi
Last recorded242,371 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VRO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 242,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 225,698 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 225,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 210,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 199,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 199,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 182,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 182,135 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 161,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 161,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 145,124 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 145,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,193 miles

Front windscreen has scratch line advise replace.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,049 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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NG08 VRO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NG08 VRO, 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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NG08 VRO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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