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VA57 VHL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,642 mi
Last recorded30,642 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 VHL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 28,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,434 miles

Nearside rear axle front rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Offside rear axle front rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Nov 2016 19,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 8,099 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,991 miles

all tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,439 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracking on edge of tread.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 5,442 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,980 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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VA57 VHL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA57 VHL, 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 VA57 VHL registered?

VA57 VHL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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