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LR08 LPE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,005 mi
Last recorded149,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,005 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,806 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 107,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,223 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 91,223 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 72,084 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 72,084 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 56,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,019 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 46,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres cracking both sides

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,146 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,146 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,957 miles

2x front tyres starting to tear

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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LR08 LPE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LR08 LPE, 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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LR08 LPE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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