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LN08 FHE

2008 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,004 mi
Last recorded147,004 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 FHE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,004 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills have signs of corrosion on both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2024 144,952 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 144,952 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,347 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,352 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 133,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,838 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 124,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper has small crack/damage, not considered excessive

Fail 23 Nov 2020

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper has small crack/damage, not considered excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,038 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,200 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,425 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 77,399 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 77,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 should be 195 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,687 miles

NSF wiper smearing slightly

NSR Q-panel slightly corroding

Rear-end of the vehicle has accidental damages but repaired and safe.

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,024 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear-end of the vehicle has accidental damages but repaired and safe.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,261 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear-end of the vehicle has accidental damages but repaired and safe.

Spare wheel carrier has accidental damages but repaired and safe at the time of test.

Pass 25 May 2017 34,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 28,581 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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LN08 FHE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN08 FHE, 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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LN08 FHE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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