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HG08 LXS

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LXS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,707 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,299 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

general underbody corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,462 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx.2-3mm

n/s mirror outer casing missing

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,214 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 4-5mm

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,756 miles

hybrid vehicle no emissions tested

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

paint damage n/s/f

Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,756 miles

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

hybrid vehicle no emissions tested

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

paint damage n/s/f

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,250 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,645 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

vehicle presented in electric mode (no emissions recorded)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,714 miles

accident damage n/s/f

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

vehicle presented in electric mode(no emissions recorded)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage n/s/f

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

vehicle presented in electric mode(no emissions recorded)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,379 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,151 miles

Unable to check underneath fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,443 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 LXS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

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

Is HG08 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 LXS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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