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LS08 MWL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,454 mi
Last recorded157,454 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 157,454 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 157,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 153,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 140,831 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,080 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 136,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 127,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 120,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 120,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater not working offside + nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 102,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,238 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 MWL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LS08 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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