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FV08 LYH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,212 mi
Last recorded239,212 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LYH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 239,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 222,283 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 222,283 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 203,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 183,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 181,258 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 181,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 166,833 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 145,072 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 145,068 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,409 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,080 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,100 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,708 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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FV08 LYH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV08 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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What year was FV08 LYH registered?

FV08 LYH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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