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LR58 BYK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,963 mi
Last recorded143,963 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 BYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 143,963 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2024 143,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 141,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged n/s mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 141,806 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged n/s mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 139,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 135,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,096 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 133,096 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,544 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 118,544 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,351 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LR58 BYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR58 BYK, 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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LR58 BYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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