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LD08 JBV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,417 mi
Last recorded113,417 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 JBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 113,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 113,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 105,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens in poor condition and also slightly reduced light output. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,155 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,245 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,245 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp Misting

Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,414 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,475 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 57,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,327 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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LD08 JBV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD08 JBV, 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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LD08 JBV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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