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LO08 VRJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged 195/55 x 16 91 v

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged 195/55 x 16 91 v

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 x 16 87 h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,690 miles

N/S/R lamp damage

Fail 4 Jun 2016 63,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R lamp damage

Pass 26 May 2015 53,543 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,849 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 VRJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

LO08 VRJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is LO08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 VRJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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