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FN08 LYH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,667 mi
Last recorded156,667 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 LYH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 156,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 148,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 120,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,886 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,097 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,140 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,698 miles

both front tyres going bald on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,630 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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FN08 LYH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FN08 LYH, 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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FN08 LYH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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