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LP08 VXN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

202,269 mi
Last recorded202,269 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VXN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 202,269 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 199,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 197,872 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 197,044 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 196,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 194,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 192,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 189,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 189,338 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 180,400 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 180,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 171,739 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 171,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 170,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 162,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 151,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 151,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 138,781 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,525 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 117,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 117,798 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 110,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 97,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,225 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,225 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 67,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,989 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 49,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,836 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 VXN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

LP08 VXN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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