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LW08 NPK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

232,921 mi
Last recorded232,921 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 NPK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 232,921 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 197,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 169,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 155,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 135,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 134,980 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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LW08 NPK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,490cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LW08 NPK, 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 LW08 NPK registered?

LW08 NPK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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