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LS08 MYL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

306,292 mi
Last recorded306,292 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 306,292 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 18 Aug 2026 306,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 10 Feb 2026 275,957 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 275,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door wind deflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 236,351 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 18 Aug 2025 236,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 17 Sep 2024 200,410 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 199,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 175,612 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 4 Jul 2023 155,196 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,583 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 109,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,733 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,708 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,534 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 MYL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 MYL, 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 MYL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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