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LO08 HXV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,665 mi
Last recorded66,665 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 66,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 61,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,710 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 55,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,719 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,254 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f light not working.n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 34,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,203 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 HXV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

LO08 HXV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is LO08 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 HXV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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