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OV08 FHO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,090 mi
Last recorded202,090 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FHO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 202,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 191,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 191,270 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 173,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside handbrake effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 151,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,157 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,699 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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OV08 FHO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV08 FHO, 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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OV08 FHO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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