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LG58 FPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,856 mi
Last recorded226,856 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 FPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 226,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 226,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 186,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 158,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,013 miles

Slight damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,880 miles

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

rear bumper damage slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2021 111,878 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear bumper damage slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,306 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 78,301 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front 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 19 Aug 2016 70,873 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,850 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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LG58 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG58 FPL, 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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LG58 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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