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LS08 TTE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

257,032 mi
Last recorded257,032 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 TTE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 257,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre close to wear indicators and slight inner edge wear

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 239,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 239,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 222,546 miles

Fuel tank heat shield detached not likely to fall off

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

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

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

oil level too high

residual oil over engine

Pass 24 Mar 2023 205,354 miles

General corrosion on some suspension components

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 205,354 miles

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

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

General corrosion on some suspension components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 190,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 190,581 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 179,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 179,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Small play detected in wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,811 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 160,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 160,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 127,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,725 miles

N/S/R outer tread nearly bald

O/S/R outer tyre tread nearly bald

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,281 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

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 TTE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TTE, 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 TTE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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