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PF08 FGD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,253 mi
Last recorded234,253 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FGD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 234,253 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 226,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 223,169 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 223,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 190,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 190,550 miles

2x heat shield insecure fuel tank and back box

Exhaust silencer slightly loose low (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,899 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o-s & n-s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,771 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2013 43,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n*s*f* o*s*f* wipers light smreeing creen wiper split at end

Pass 23 May 2011 30,954 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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PF08 FGD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PF08 FGD, 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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PF08 FGD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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