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LO08 CAV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CAV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 112,101 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,601 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 95,939 miles

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

o/s/r wheel out of alignment [accident damadge]

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,551 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,866 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 73,257 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,284 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,791 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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LO08 CAV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LO08 CAV, 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 LO08 CAV registered?

LO08 CAV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is LO08 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 CAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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