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LC08 MDU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MDU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,681 miles

Both front shock rubber dust covers split

Slight surface corrosion around rear part of chassis both side sides.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 128,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp murky. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp murky (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Both front shock rubber dust covers split

N/s/f wiper split

Slight surface corrosion around rear part of chassis both side sides.

Pass 24 May 2024 125,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 122,275 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 122,275 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 118,063 miles

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 118,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 113,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 110,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 106,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 103,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 58,572 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 58,572 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,346 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge.

o/s/f tyre tread low at edges.

wear, both front brake discs.

Pass 28 May 2013 33,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,257 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 24,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 17,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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