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VN08 YYV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,370 mi
Last recorded73,370 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 73,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 62,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,626 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 59,626 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,154 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 53,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 47,994 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 41,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side wall slightly damaged ply or cord not exposed

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 32,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 27,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 27,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,060 miles

front tyres innner treads balding

Fail 6 Jun 2012 22,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres innner treads balding

Pass 20 May 2011 15,699 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 YYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

VN08 YYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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