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CE08 LJJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

285,605 mi
Last recorded285,605 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LJJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 285,605 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 285,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 275,493 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 254,844 miles

Engine Management light ON

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 228,157 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre slight wear

Fail 6 Jul 2017 228,157 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre slight wear

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 225,047 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 225,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 209,185 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 194,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 182,132 miles

Offside off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 182,132 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 167,872 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 167,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 165,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 151,287 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 151,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 135,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 118,487 miles

Nearside front tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.

Nearside front wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,073 miles

Offside Direction indicator side repeater lamp missing.

Offside front position lamp not working.

Offside rear registration plate lamp not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,519 miles

Front Discs Worn And Corroded

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CE08 LJJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE08 LJJ, 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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CE08 LJJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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