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VN08 FPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,990 mi
Last recorded107,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 107,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 103,041 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 103,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,722 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 87,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,324 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,077 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,874 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 53,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,769 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 30 Apr 2014 41,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight feathering to both front tyre edges, nearside rear tyre holed but not to cords

Pass 1 May 2013 35,053 miles

rear tyres worn on raised edges and slight cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,162 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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VN08 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN08 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 FPL registered?

VN08 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is VN08 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 FPL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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