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LJ57 CPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 CPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 154,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 143,421 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

osr/osf tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2022 143,421 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

osr/osf tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2021 138,215 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2020 130,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 130,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,006 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 95,627 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,108 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 76,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in centre of tread

Pass 24 Dec 2014 70,457 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,780 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,193 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn to limit

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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LJ57 CPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ57 CPL, 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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LJ57 CPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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