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LY08 VBC

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 VBC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2015 29,070 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,858 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 24,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,537 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 VBC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

LY08 VBC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 VBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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