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LM08 UGX

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

282,516 mi
Last recorded282,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UGX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 282,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 264,611 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 264,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 243,635 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 243,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 224,697 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 224,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 201,358 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 201,250 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,617 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 180,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 161,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 148,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,264 miles

all brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2017 51,264 miles

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

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

all brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,257 miles

Coolant leak

poor contact on front discs on inner face corroded

poor contact on rear discs on inner face corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,141 miles

Corrosion on all 4 brake discs.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,141 miles

Corrosion on all 4 brake discs.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UGX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

LM08 UGX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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