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LC08 VCP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,484 mi
Last recorded163,484 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 163,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And O/S/R sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Fail 22 Nov 2025 163,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And O/S/R sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,460 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,306 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 72,274 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 72,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 54,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 46,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 26,891 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 22,506 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 22,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,825 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 VCP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCP, 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 LC08 VCP registered?

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

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