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LL08 LZV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

219,580 mi
Last recorded219,580 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 LZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 219,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 219,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 214,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 214,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 208,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 202,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 195,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 190,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 182,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 174,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,835 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 81,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 54,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,981 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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LL08 LZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LZV, 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 LL08 LZV registered?

LL08 LZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is LL08 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 LZV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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