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LO08 OSM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,627 mi
Last recorded231,627 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 231,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 216,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 204,362 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 204,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 181,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 157,601 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 144,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 144,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 121,244 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 102,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,104 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 12 Jun 2009 30,095 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 OSM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO08 OSM, 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 LO08 OSM registered?

LO08 OSM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LO08 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 OSM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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