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OY08 CPN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,556 mi
Last recorded200,556 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 CPN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 200,556 miles

Bumper Damaged Rear

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sills Corroded Both sides

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 176,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 176,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 166,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 164,966 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 164,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,941 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 13 Dec 2021 161,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 29 May 2019 155,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 151,968 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,387 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,967 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 143,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 125,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 112,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 97,742 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OY08 CPN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY08 CPN, 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 OY08 CPN registered?

OY08 CPN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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