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LS08 HGZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

236,797 mi
Last recorded236,797 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 236,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 222,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 207,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 207,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 195,067 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 175,980 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 175,961 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 144,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,454 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 125,434 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,663 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 100,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,709 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,252 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 HGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS08 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

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

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