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LV08 MVY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 MVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,714 miles

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,804 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,804 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,211 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,150 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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LV08 MVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV08 MVY, 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 LV08 MVY registered?

LV08 MVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LV08 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 MVY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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