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VN08 FDP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,795 mi
Last recorded173,795 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FDP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 173,795 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 170,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 155,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 154,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 151,612 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 151,612 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 141,249 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 141,249 miles

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

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

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

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 FDP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN08 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

VN08 FDP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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