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RA08 LYR

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,067 mi
Last recorded70,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LYR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,009 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,695 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,634 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,330 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,050 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,049 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,724 miles

all four tyres are starting to perish

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,582 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges and all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,227 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 LYR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

RA08 LYR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is RA08 LYR safe to buy?

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