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LR08 LPN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 66,430 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 64,334 miles

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 28 Jan 2023 62,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 60,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 57,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 56,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,293 miles

both front tyres have chucks out off side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,966 miles

Damage to nearside of car and nearside side repeter.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 42,966 miles

Damage to nearside of car and nearside side repeter.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,817 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,817 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,810 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,284 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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LR08 LPN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LR08 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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