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VN57 LWF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

298,465 mi
Last recorded298,465 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 LWF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 298,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s sill damaged

suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 250,243 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

both headlight image on limit

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2021 219,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 209,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 206,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 206,039 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 205,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 163,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 119,886 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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VN57 LWF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VN57 LWF, 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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VN57 LWF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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