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VN08 UPY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,667 mi
Last recorded93,667 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 UPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,667 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,625 miles

nearside rear outer body sill corroded.

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

offside front mirror glass cracked.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general rust underneath

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,837 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 49,837 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,759 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,416 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,355 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,569 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 35,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,355 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,492 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,718 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,344 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 UPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UPY, 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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VN08 UPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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