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LX08 TWP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

264,227 mi
Last recorded264,227 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 TWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 264,227 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 263,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 250,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 248,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 240,057 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 208,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 185,669 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 169,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,990 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 87,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,406 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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LX08 TWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LX08 TWP, 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 LX08 TWP registered?

LX08 TWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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