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SJ08 LYK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 94,712 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,453 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded slightly blown

Emissions not tested car running on electric

Fail 22 Jun 2020 91,453 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust system corroded slightly blown

Emissions not tested car running on electric

Front brakedisc s corroded

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2019 86,444 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 84,525 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,956 miles

Brakepipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,491 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,271 miles

Corrosion setting in on front brake discs

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,861 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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SJ08 LYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SJ08 LYK, 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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SJ08 LYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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