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LN08 TKV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

287,255 mi
Last recorded287,255 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 TKV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 287,255 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 287,255 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 277,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner TIE ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED /

Pass 18 Apr 2023 259,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 233,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 231,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 189,979 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, and has 2x nails in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Body sill damaged, but not holed.

Offside Front Side light dim in operation.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 189,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, and has 2x nails in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Body sill damaged, but not holed.

Offside Front Side light dim in operation.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 166,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 166,487 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,013 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 49,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,368 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,786 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 TKV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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