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LM08 CTE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,886 mi
Last recorded150,886 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CTE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 150,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 144,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 130,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 123,525 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 119,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,503 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine Management Light on

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,422 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear on front brake discs

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 CTE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CTE, 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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LM08 CTE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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