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RA57 LSC

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,200 mi
Last recorded189,200 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 LSC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 189,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 180,210 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 180,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 170,310 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 170,310 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 163,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 163,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and sidewall weakness, due to it being driven improperly inflated over a period of time (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure low

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 154,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,390 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 125,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,823 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,899 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,150 miles

offside front tyre inner tread feathered

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 26,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,040 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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RA57 LSC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA57 LSC, 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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RA57 LSC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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