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MW57 LBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,804 mi
Last recorded188,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 LBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 188,804 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 173,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 173,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 168,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 154,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,527 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,265 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,277 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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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MW57 LBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW57 LBU, 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 MW57 LBU registered?

MW57 LBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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