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LN08 XPU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,727 mi
Last recorded166,727 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 XPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 166,727 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 166,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 163,100 miles

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

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

suspension components and prescribed areas has age related surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 160,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 157,132 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 154,506 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 147,442 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 133,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 122,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 122,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger (10.1 (v))

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger (10.1 (v))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 115,731 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 109,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres Wearing From Inner Edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,093 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 XPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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