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LY57 LUF

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

315,202 mi
Last recorded315,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LUF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 315,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 306,615 miles

Front both side brake discs getting woen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 306,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front both side brake discs getting woen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2022 296,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 288,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 284,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 284,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 270,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 242,269 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 220,718 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 220,718 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 202,531 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 202,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2016 181,425 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2016 181,425 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2016 164,879 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2016 164,879 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 147,889 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 132,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2015 132,505 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 104,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 76,306 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 63,216 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,980 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,980 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

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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LY57 LUF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LY57 LUF, 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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LY57 LUF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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