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GY08 LSL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LSL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 116,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 109,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,815 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 100,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,999 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,817 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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GY08 LSL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY08 LSL, 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 GY08 LSL registered?

GY08 LSL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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