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LP08 GUE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,652 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear rear axle corroded not excessively

Fail 9 Sep 2025 94,639 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear rear axle corroded not excessively

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,240 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,562 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 89,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,397 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2021 84,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,991 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. And outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,774 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,161 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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LP08 GUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LP08 GUE, 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 LP08 GUE registered?

LP08 GUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LP08 GUE safe to buy?

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