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LP08 VWT

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,020 mi
Last recorded161,020 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VWT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 161,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover is missing

Offside Front Body not fully secure (wing) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 159,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover is missing

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 156,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover is missing

Offside Front wing is damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2024 156,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover is missing

Offside Front wing is damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2023 152,758 miles

Nearside Front side mirror cover missing

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 146,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2022 146,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

rear pads wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,099 miles

Both front headlamps brackets damaged, still secure

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 97,178 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 56,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 40,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,094 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 VWT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

LP08 VWT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LP08 VWT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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