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LL08 GMU

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

241,458 mi
Last recorded241,458 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 GMU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 241,458 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive PARTS COVER IN DIRT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GERNRAL RUST, VERY RAINNG WEATHER UNDER VIHCLE FULLY WET.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HAS A PRODUCT, INNER BLUB ASSAMBLY LOOS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 225,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Sep 2022 225,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Sep 2021 221,618 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 221,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 203,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 191,341 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 175,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 173,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 152,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 91,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre started to deteriort on side wall

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 82,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 68,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,967 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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LL08 GMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LL08 GMU, 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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LL08 GMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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