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FL08 LHU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

251,089 mi
Last recorded251,089 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 251,089 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 246,461 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 241,869 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 241,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 231,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 230,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 216,774 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 216,746 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 203,301 miles

brake pedal rubber slit but still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2020 196,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 196,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 183,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2019 168,859 miles

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 156,542 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 156,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,324 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 46,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,312 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

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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FL08 LHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FL08 LHU, 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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FL08 LHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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