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VO08 VBN

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,931 mi
Last recorded124,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 VBN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,931 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,906 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,882 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has a slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 113,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,877 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 28 Feb 2012 67,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 50,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,928 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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VO08 VBN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO08 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

VO08 VBN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VO08 VBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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