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LL08 LYC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 LYC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,391 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 70,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer. [low pressure] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 65,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 63,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 60,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 56,339 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights [0] for normal load . both adjusted from too low

Pass 2 May 2019 51,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 46,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 42,736 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 34,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,551 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 28 May 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer tread cracked

offside rear tyre outer tread cracked

Pass 20 May 2011 16,141 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 16,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LYC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LYC, 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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What year was LL08 LYC registered?

LL08 LYC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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