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LM08 SSU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,846 mi
Last recorded196,846 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 SSU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 196,846 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle missing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 178,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2020 174,310 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 174,310 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 158,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 151,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 151,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 136,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 10,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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LM08 SSU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM08 SSU, 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 LM08 SSU registered?

LM08 SSU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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