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LO08 ZTU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

281,041 mi
Last recorded281,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ZTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 281,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 281,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 273,957 miles

Nearside headlamp aim poor

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Pass 24 May 2017 248,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 239,104 miles

eml on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2016 239,104 miles

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

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 24 May 2016 215,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 215,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 212,738 miles

eml on dash

Pass 27 May 2015 188,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 174,027 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 174,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 156,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,817 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 133,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 110,317 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013
Pass 3 May 2012 75,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2010 39,412 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 ZTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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