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AB08 LHD

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LHD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,397 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 152,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 131,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R tyres has cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyres has cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,685 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 14 Nov 2011 46,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,486 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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AB08 LHD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AB08 LHD, 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 AB08 LHD registered?

AB08 LHD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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