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LM08 CSU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,884 mi
Last recorded44,884 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CSU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 44,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,707 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,309 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,891 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,683 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,822 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 15,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,409 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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LM08 CSU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LM08 CSU, 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 LM08 CSU registered?

LM08 CSU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is LM08 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 CSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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