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LL08 LHN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,138 mi
Last recorded157,138 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 LHN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 157,138 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Dec 2025 157,136 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 146,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,242 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexis on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 135,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexis on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,866 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,227 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 118,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,002 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,014 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 99,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,514 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,886 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,022 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,022 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,730 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

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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LL08 LHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other 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 LL08 LHN, 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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LL08 LHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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