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VX08 VNE

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

243,348 mi
Last recorded243,348 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VNE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 243,348 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 243,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 235,334 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 234,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 210,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 181,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,393 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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VX08 VNE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX08 VNE, 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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VX08 VNE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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