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LG08 ZTT

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,218 mi
Last recorded198,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZTT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 198,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 194,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 192,556 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 192,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 185,773 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 185,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 176,216 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 176,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 167,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 164,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 144,842 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,601 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 134,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise tracking

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,681 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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LG08 ZTT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG08 ZTT, 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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LG08 ZTT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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