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LO08 VPT

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VPT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019

Under body has underseal

Pass 21 May 2018 378,461 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 345,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 305,481 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 305,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 259,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 216,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 174,011 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,553 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 VPT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 VPT registered?

LO08 VPT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is LO08 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 VPT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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