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LS08 EYL

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,493 mi
Last recorded152,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 152,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,399 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 148,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,412 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 138,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 127,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 118,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,882 miles

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LS08 EYL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LS08 EYL, 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 LS08 EYL registered?

LS08 EYL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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