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LN08 XNA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

296,493 mi
Last recorded296,493 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 296,493 miles

Front Front both shock casings corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arm has slight play

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

Rear Underbody Is Corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 289,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 279,160 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 273,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 273,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 265,494 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 265,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 257,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 248,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 241,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 239,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 239,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 220,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Fail 20 Feb 2016 220,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 14 Feb 2015 192,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level v.low on arival topped up for mot test

r wiper smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 163,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs slightly grooved and worn (lipped)

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 XNA 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 78.9%.

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 XNA, 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 XNA registered?

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

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