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LS08 MWO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,315 mi
Last recorded193,315 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MWO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 193,315 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 193,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 183,051 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 183,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 197,345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 197,302 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 179,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 163,415 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 154,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 144,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 95,037 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,686 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,706 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 MWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS08 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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