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LC08 MBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

221,172 mi
Last recorded221,172 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 221,172 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 221,172 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 216,955 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 216,955 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 212,928 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 209,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 206,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 204,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 202,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,015 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 195,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 173,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 173,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 157,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,265 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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LC08 MBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LC08 MBU, 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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LC08 MBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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