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AB08 LHJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 145,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 139,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 139,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 132,839 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 115,768 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,592 miles

Both headlamp images are becoming indistinct due to fogging lenses

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,531 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING PREMATURELY ( scuffing inside shoulders )

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,147 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,342 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 56,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,140 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,960 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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AB08 LHJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 LHJ, 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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AB08 LHJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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