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L28 WVG

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,198 mi
Last recorded165,198 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 WVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 165,198 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps deteriorated on surface

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 165,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps deteriorated on surface

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 155,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,248 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated on surface

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both sides inner sills have corrosion on surface

Rear corrosion on surface underside

Rear luggage on seats unable to check seat belts

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,256 miles

slight knocking from steering column lower UJ

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area small crack (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

oil level low

Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area small crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

oil level low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,898 miles

2 front tyers worn bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,019 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,001 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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L28 WVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L28 WVG, 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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L28 WVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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