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LY08 HPU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

389,410 mi
Last recorded389,410 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 389,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 389,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 352,095 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 352,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 321,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 277,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 238,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 210,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 171,455 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 171,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,674 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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LY08 HPU 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 78.9%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

LY08 HPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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