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LC08 LZR

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,898 mi
Last recorded166,898 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 LZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 166,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 155,446 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 144,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,263 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOWISH EFFORT (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Fail 20 Jan 2020 95,135 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel PARK EFFORT LOW (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,299 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,487 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 10,072 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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LC08 LZR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LC08 LZR, 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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LC08 LZR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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