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LA08 JDJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,291 mi
Last recorded75,291 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 JDJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,991 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underbody components.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 63,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,867 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,245 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 JDJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

LA08 JDJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is LA08 JDJ safe to buy?

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