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VN08 ZFL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZFL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 130,878 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,307 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 122,984 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 116,379 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,261 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,644 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 103,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 91,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 81,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 51,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,300 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 ZFL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

VN08 ZFL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is VN08 ZFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 ZFL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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