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LR08 ZXY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,587 mi
Last recorded210,587 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZXY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 210,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 195,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 185,323 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 185,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 177,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 177,132 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 165,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,771 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,371 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,467 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,461 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,082 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 ZXY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR08 ZXY, 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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LR08 ZXY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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