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LC08 XZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

241,622 mi
Last recorded241,622 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 241,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 234,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 234,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 224,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 29 Jul 2013 206,162 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 206,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 185,900 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 185,897 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 165,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 165,131 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail nearside tyre in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 144,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 98,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XZW 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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