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LO08 VLE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

273,597 mi
Last recorded273,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 273,597 miles

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

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

emissions not test due to hybrid

Pass 16 Jan 2017 264,941 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 240,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 234,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 234,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 218,992 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 218,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 201,119 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 184,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 184,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 167,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 167,596 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 151,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 112,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,287 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 90,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,384 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 79,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,773 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 VLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

LO08 VLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is LO08 VLE safe to buy?

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