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LS08 XWJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 XWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 81,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,422 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,554 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on edges and perished

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,097 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,864 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster lense cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster lense cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,700 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,223 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,714 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,714 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,396 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XWJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWJ, 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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What year was LS08 XWJ registered?

LS08 XWJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 XWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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