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LR58 BYM

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,121 mi
Last recorded202,121 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 BYM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 202,121 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 202,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 192,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 192,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 182,009 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 182,005 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 171,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 171,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 159,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 148,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 135,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 135,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,019 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,019 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,364 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,914 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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LR58 BYM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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