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VN08 FDO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

263,164 mi
Last recorded263,164 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FDO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 263,164 miles

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

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

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

water leak

Fail 21 Nov 2019 263,164 miles

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

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 256,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 248,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 248,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 233,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 222,139 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 207,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 191,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 174,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 166,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,608 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 104,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN08 FDO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VN08 FDO, 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 VN08 FDO registered?

VN08 FDO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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