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LF08 LSE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 LSE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 52,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 52,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 47,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 47,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,501 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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LF08 LSE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF08 LSE, 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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LF08 LSE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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