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W8 LAU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 128,680 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 128,680 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 120,632 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper has damage

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 105,284 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 100,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,862 miles

Nearside H/LAMP GETTING POOR

Rear TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 48,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,714 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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W8 LAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W8 LAU, 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 W8 LAU registered?

W8 LAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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