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LP08 VEF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VEF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 128,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,047 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both o/s & n/s child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,255 miles

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,297 miles

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

child seaqt fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside wiper has split ends

offside front tyre low on pressure

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seaqt fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside wiper has split ends

offside front tyre low on pressure

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside lower ball joint distorted

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,672 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner and outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,672 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner and outer wall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,416 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 VEF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black 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 LP08 VEF, 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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LP08 VEF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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