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LP08 VHM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VHM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 121,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 111,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 93,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 83,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 22,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,489 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,881 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 VHM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

LP08 VHM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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