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LY08 AXH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

219,365 mi
Last recorded219,365 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AXH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 219,365 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 219,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 200,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 200,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 183,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 171,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 154,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 154,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 138,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 121,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 26,690 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 19,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LY08 AXH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY08 AXH, 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 LY08 AXH registered?

LY08 AXH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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