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L1 LVN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LVN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 127,518 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 127,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 83,247 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,546 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,546 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,102 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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L1 LVN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L1 LVN, 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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L1 LVN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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