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LL08 MGV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

313,268 mi
Last recorded313,268 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 MGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 313,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering inner rack arm has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 302,281 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody and components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2021 302,281 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underbody and components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 297,101 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody and components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 285,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 275,402 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 275,402 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 263,300 miles

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 263,300 miles

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

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 247,580 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 233,121 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 233,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 204,812 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 204,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 193,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 183,471 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 170,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 167,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 152,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 137,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 136,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,580 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 127,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,842 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Feb 2012 81,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 81,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,083 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,536 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,894 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 MGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 LL08 MGV, 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 MGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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