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LN08 XNG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,089 mi
Last recorded147,089 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 XNG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 147,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 147,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,652 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes have been covered in grease

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 122,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2023 110,739 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,147 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 103,147 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,231 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,191 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 70,191 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,216 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,386 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 XNG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XNG, 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 XNG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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