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LN08 TPY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 TPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 98,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 85,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 85,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 64,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 60,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 56,655 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,852 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,351 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adice o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Dec 2012 29,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 23,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,916 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 TPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TPY, 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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What year was LN08 TPY registered?

LN08 TPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is LN08 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 TPY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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