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LO08 OSW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OSW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025

underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,658 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Front to rear fuel lines slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Body sill damaged & corroding

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 135,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both headlamp beam images poor

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Front to rear fuel lines slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Body sill damaged & corroding

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Slight damage to front to rear fuel lines

Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Slight damage to front to rear fuel lines

Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,261 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,121 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,257 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 88,257 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,269 miles

rear tyres perishing quite badly

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2015 37,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,499 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 32,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,528 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 16,514 miles

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

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 OSW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LO08 OSW, 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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LO08 OSW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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