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LN08 XRL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,606 mi
Last recorded37,606 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 XRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 37,606 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 37,606 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 36,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 36,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre inner and outer sidewall has tear or cracked deep to the cords!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 34,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 33,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,670 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 31,670 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 25,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,731 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Near and offside (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 22,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 22,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,774 miles

Front Near and offside road tyres are worn bald on inside and structure of tyres is starting to fail.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pads look low

Offside Rear Road tyre structure starting to fail.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,505 miles

Front Both road tyres are deteriorating and worn bald on edges

Front Both wipers are worn

Offside Rear Road tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,289 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 16,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 15,466 miles

slight wear on both front tyres on edges .

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 11,658 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 XRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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