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LL08 XFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

203,238 mi
Last recorded203,238 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 203,238 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle underneath has corrosion but firm

Pass 23 Oct 2024 188,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 176,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 165,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 165,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 159,036 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 159,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 150,451 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 150,443 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 136,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both side radius arms bush slightly worn

both side headlamp have poor beam

both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 131,660 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Rear both side sills and rear suspension mounting area corroded

rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both side axel bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,335 miles

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

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

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 115,220 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,252 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn low

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn low

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 101,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,104 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,484 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 39,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 32,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,598 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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