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HG08 LYD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,779 mi
Last recorded193,779 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LYD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 193,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 193,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 181,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 160,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,006 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 157,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 153,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,021 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 144,021 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,503 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 121,503 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 120,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 120,703 miles

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

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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HG08 LYD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG08 LYD, 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 HG08 LYD registered?

HG08 LYD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 LYD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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