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LJ08 SOE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 SOE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust box has a corroded hole leaking exhaust fumes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint has lots of play ()

Fail 9 Dec 2025 78,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust box has a corroded hole leaking exhaust fumes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lots of play in inner steering joint ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,419 miles

General corrosion to suspension

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 71,419 miles

General corrosion to suspension

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,945 miles

emissions not tested hybrid

Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions not tested hybrid

Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,674 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,262 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,288 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2011 10,868 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 10,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 8,529 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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LJ08 SOE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ08 SOE, 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 LJ08 SOE registered?

LJ08 SOE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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