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LO08 VRL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,174 mi
Last recorded272,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 272,174 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 272,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2024 296,462 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 296,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 274,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 245,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 233,116 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 216,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 216,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 293,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 257,729 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 100,457 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 100,457 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

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 VRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

LO08 VRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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