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GV08 LCP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

256,853 mi
Last recorded256,853 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LCP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 256,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS+OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 256,853 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS+OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 216,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS+OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS+OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 193,415 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,456 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,947 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,931 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,931 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 96,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,106 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,638 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front fog lamp not working

offside windscreen wiper blade split (26)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front fog lamp not working

offside windscreen wiper blade split (26)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,117 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,001 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,593 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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GV08 LCP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV08 LCP, 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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GV08 LCP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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