2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LR08 LOJ

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent decline in mechanical stability despite a clean period between 2023 and 2024. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 at 107,000 miles passed, but this followed a significant failure just one day prior. That failure at 106,991 miles highlighted serious electronic and braking issues, specifically an ABS fault, an electronic stability control fault, and imbalanced rear brakes. While the headlamp lens defect remains an advisory, the transition from a clean 2024 test to multiple critical failures in late 2025 suggests a sudden onset of component degradation. The mileage history indicates a vehicle that has been driven sparingly, averaging roughly 5,944 miles per year over its 18-year lifespan. A notable period of low usage occurred between January 2021 and January 2022, where the odometer only advanced from 91,886 to 100,450 miles. Following this, the vehicle saw a more consistent annual increase, though the overall low mileage remains characteristic of light use. This pattern of infrequent driving can sometimes lead to seized components or battery issues, which may correlate with the recent electronic faults recorded. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and electronic control modules. The 2025 failure regarding ABS and stability control warrants a diagnostic check to ensure these faults were fully rectified and not merely temporarily bypassed. The imbalanced rear brakes noted in November 2025 suggest potential issues with binding calipers or worn brake components that require physical verification. The history also shows a recurring pattern of neglected consumables. Multiple failures between 2019 and 2022 involved windscreen wipers and tyres reaching or falling below legal tread limits. While these are minor maintenance items, they indicate a tendency for previous owners to delay basic upkeep. Beyond these consumables, the lack of recorded structural corrosion or suspension failures is positive, but the recent electronic faults represent the primary technical risk.