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HG08 LXL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,509 mi
Last recorded120,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 120,509 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 26 Apr 2025 116,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded but not considered excessive.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 116,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded but not considered excessive.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,158 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 81,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 55,031 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn

front brake disc and pads are worn

rear brake disc and pads are worn

Fail 24 May 2021 55,030 miles

Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected o/sr and n/sr hand brake shoes locking preventing forward movement (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn

front brake disc and pads are worn

rear brake disc and pads are worn

rear number plate is delaminated

Pass 6 May 2020 53,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,871 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,493 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,741 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,736 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 35,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,533 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the side wall,but not to cord and is worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,554 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage.

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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HG08 LXL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 LXL, 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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HG08 LXL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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