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LS08 MZJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,715 mi
Last recorded128,715 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 128,715 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2025 121,179 miles

Central EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIRATING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 115,043 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 115,034 miles

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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 107,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 92,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

off side rear tyre starting to perrish, due to age?

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,767 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 MZJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS08 MZJ registered?

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

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