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LS08 MWG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,451 mi
Last recorded204,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MWG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 204,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 199,371 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 199,371 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 185,935 miles

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

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 185,880 miles

Driver's seat insecure offside front bolt loose. (6.2.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox leaking from holes. (7.1.2)

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault with the engine.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across the axle = 34%.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 174,787 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 174,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 160,115 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 160,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2015 147,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2015 147,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 136,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn disorted.

Pass 31 Mar 2013 122,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,335 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 62,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,688 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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LS08 MWG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LS08 MWG, 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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LS08 MWG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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