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LP08 ZBY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

225,912 mi
Last recorded225,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 ZBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 225,912 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 225,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 206,124 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 206,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 194,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 133,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,328 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 119,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,239 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 102,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,601 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 204,955 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 188,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 174,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 174,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,380 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 154,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Feb 2012 130,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,457 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 112,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 95,387 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,887 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 ZBY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

LP08 ZBY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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