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LN08 XNZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,342 mi
Last recorded157,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 XNZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 157,342 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jul 2023 116,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,737 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 106,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 101,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 101,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,700 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 99,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,434 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,088 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 XNZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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