2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · LS08 MWL
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 157,454 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 MWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 157,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 MWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Prius (LS08 MWL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS08 MWL Mileage History
- 16/03/2023145,734 mi
- 11/03/2024150,552 mi+4,818 mi
- 19/03/2025153,206 mi+2,654 mi
- 18/03/2026157,450 mi+4,244 mi
- 19/03/2026157,454 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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