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LR08 BYP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

207,525 mi
Last recorded207,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 207,525 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 194,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 183,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 171,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 160,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 133,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 122,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,675 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,948 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,680 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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LR08 BYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR08 BYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 BYP registered?

LR08 BYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BYP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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