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LS08 MWJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,835 mi
Last recorded174,835 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 174,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 170,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 166,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 162,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 158,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 158,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 156,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 116,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 109,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 109,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,973 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 100,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,829 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,753 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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LS08 MWJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LS08 MWJ, 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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LS08 MWJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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