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LO08 CFG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

365,501 mi
Last recorded365,501 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CFG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 365,501 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 365,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 367,438 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 352,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 325,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 299,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 291,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 264,401 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 264,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 May 2017 241,844 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 241,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 221,134 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 221,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 211,023 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 198,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 188,826 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 188,826 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 178,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 170,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 152,174 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 152,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 135,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,967 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,567 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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LO08 CFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 LO08 CFG, 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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LO08 CFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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