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LX08 OBN

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,787 mi
Last recorded133,787 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OBN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 133,787 miles

Nearside Rear damage to rear door and rear panel

general suspension and underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 127,670 miles

damage to n/s/r body panel and door

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,161 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,848 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 113,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,692 miles

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

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

n/s rear body damage

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,100 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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LX08 OBN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LX08 OBN, 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 LX08 OBN registered?

LX08 OBN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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