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LN08 TLX

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,760 mi
Last recorded129,760 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 TLX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 129,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 118,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,789 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 98,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 92,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,111 miles

Central Rear boot release handle loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired condensation (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the vehicle has a damage on nearside

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,985 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,889 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 TLX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LN08 TLX, 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 TLX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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