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LT08 CRZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,078 mi
Last recorded54,078 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 CRZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 54,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 54,077 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,141 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 52,141 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,531 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

O/S/R O/S/F TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS..

Fail 12 Dec 2018 40,531 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R O/S/F TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS..

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION WRONG WAY.. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,766 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 30,764 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working left (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working right (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,864 miles

damage to o/s/f door

Pass 18 May 2013 17,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 14,272 miles

advice both front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,928 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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LT08 CRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT08 CRZ, 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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LT08 CRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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