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LP08 VYD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,381 mi
Last recorded84,381 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,381 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,770 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,263 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,263 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,662 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

underside at rear covered with underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside at rear covered with underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 74,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,024 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Offside front tyre perished and cracking

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2017 64,097 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 May 2017 64,097 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 59,027 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,120 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2015 54,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 49,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 46,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,187 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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LP08 VYD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LP08 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

LP08 VYD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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