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LC08 ZWN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,283 mi
Last recorded154,283 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ZWN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 154,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 126,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 126,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,104 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 118,104 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure Middle box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 109,491 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 101,566 miles

Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Corrosion around nearside and offside sill to rear beam axle mounting points.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 101,566 miles

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

Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Corrosion around nearside and offside sill to rear beam axle mounting points.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,212 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 96,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,661 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,840 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,098 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,636 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,465 miles

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

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 ZWN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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