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LB08 YSU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YSU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,442 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 102,921 miles

Front Front Registration Plate Damaged But Not Likely To Be Misread.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 91,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,408 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,044 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,109 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,744 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,427 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 YSU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol 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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

LB08 YSU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 YSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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