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HG08 LXN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,616 mi
Last recorded84,616 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LXN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,616 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 84,616 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 67,448 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front wiper slightly split not effecting drivers view of the road

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera from front screen ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre [ not repairable] ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,676 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,699 miles

Offside Front has nail gone in at angle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,216 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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HG08 LXN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG08 LXN, 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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What year was HG08 LXN registered?

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

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