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LB08 LYY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,135 mi
Last recorded165,135 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LYY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 165,135 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 147,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,516 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misty headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,055 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,341 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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LB08 LYY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

LB08 LYY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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