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LP08 TYU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

275,072 mi
Last recorded275,072 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 TYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 275,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 271,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 271,435 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 261,980 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 261,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 257,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 250,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 236,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 236,514 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 223,680 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 223,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 220,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 209,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 204,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 204,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 196,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 193,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 193,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 186,146 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 181,034 miles

front wipers[both sides] slightly deteriotion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 170,867 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 170,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 160,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,600 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 136,589 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2013 116,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 116,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,577 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012

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

Pass 2 May 2012 87,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,125 miles

0sr tyre has slighty cracked inner side

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

osf wing miror cover missing

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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LP08 TYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 LP08 TYU, 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 LP08 TYU registered?

LP08 TYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is LP08 TYU safe to buy?

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