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LO08 OUA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

203,614 mi
Last recorded203,614 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 203,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

windscreen stone chip

Pass 1 Nov 2023 195,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 181,069 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 181,069 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 172,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,097 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 148,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 141,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 133,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 133,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 119,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 103,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,304 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 97,304 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 88,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,187 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 OUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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