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LR08 WPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,986 mi
Last recorded144,986 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 144,986 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 144,894 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative SNAPPED (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,453 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,882 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Nearside front valve stem perished

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,566 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,952 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 WPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR08 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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