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VO08 FYB

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,464 mi
Last recorded233,464 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 FYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 233,464 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 233,460 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Feb 2015 217,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 209,564 miles

Oil leak

engine management light staying on.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 173,406 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 135,286 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,286 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,828 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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VO08 FYB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol 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 VO08 FYB, 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 VO08 FYB registered?

VO08 FYB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VO08 FYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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