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LM08 FLF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 119,497 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 119,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,525 miles

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

both headlamp lenses misty

Fail 3 Jan 2025 117,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both headlamp lenses misty

Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 115,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 115,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,236 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 113,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,688 miles

Damage offside front bumper

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside front tyre soft

Fail 18 Dec 2020 109,688 miles

Damage offside front bumper

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside front tyre soft

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 90,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,824 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 40,674 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,064 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 FLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LM08 FLF, 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 FLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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