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HG08 LYW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,685 mi
Last recorded232,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 232,685 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 220,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 199,643 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 199,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 180,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 165,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 157,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 157,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 136,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 124,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,655 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 80,731 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,812 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 31,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 31,986 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,979 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,896 miles

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

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

front tyres unevenly worn

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 LYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

HG08 LYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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