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LB08 LYT

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LYT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,481 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,534 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,964 miles

font wipers in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,692 miles

Ns sill is damaged

Wipers are smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,833 miles

Offside Front has slight sidewall damage

Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,117 miles

front tyres tread worn low (2mm) and worn very bald on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 35,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,027 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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LB08 LYT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LB08 LYT, 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 LB08 LYT registered?

LB08 LYT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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