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VE08 LGN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

311,820 mi
Last recorded311,820 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LGN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 311,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 286,597 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 262,371 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 262,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 238,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 216,551 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 216,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 195,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 183,812 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,070 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,621 miles

exempt from emissions test

Pass 4 May 2013 52,610 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear and discolouration to front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,997 miles

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

slight wear and discolouration to front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,634 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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VE08 LGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VE08 LGN, 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 VE08 LGN registered?

VE08 LGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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