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LA08 JCJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 JCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 76,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished on outer edge.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 56,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished on outer edge.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,285 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 50,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,560 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,438 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly on outer wall

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear bars

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,438 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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LA08 JCJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LA08 JCJ, 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 LA08 JCJ registered?

LA08 JCJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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