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PL08 FON

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

283,266 mi
Last recorded283,266 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FON
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 283,266 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 283,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 267,976 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 267,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 256,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 242,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 242,651 miles

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 219,310 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 219,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 189,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 171,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 167,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,625 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both rear outer (5.2.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 160,625 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both rear outer (5.2.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 144,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,896 miles

rear tyres are worn on edges,

Fail 20 Jun 2014 123,896 miles

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

rear tyres are worn on edges,

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,282 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,238 miles

front tyres are worn on edges

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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PL08 FON is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL08 FON, 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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PL08 FON is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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