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RA08 LYO

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,126 mi
Last recorded156,126 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LYO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 156,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 May 2025 150,163 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 23 May 2025 150,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative head lamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 13 May 2024 143,760 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 143,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 137,942 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 132,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 127,318 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Air con, from pipe / pump joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,282 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 80,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 70,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,079 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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RA08 LYO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RA08 LYO, 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 RA08 LYO registered?

RA08 LYO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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