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FY08 LPU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,155 mi
Last recorded94,155 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,936 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 42,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 33,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 13,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,023 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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FY08 LPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY08 LPU, 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 FY08 LPU registered?

FY08 LPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is FY08 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 LPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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