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RA57 LVL

2008 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,202 mi
Last recorded102,202 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 LVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,202 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 100,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 99,106 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,630 miles

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,185 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,185 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,073 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2012 38,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,497 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 LVL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA57 LVL, 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 LVL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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