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LM08 JHJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2024 90,226 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 90,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 68,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 57,395 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 51,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 48,091 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 48,091 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 44,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,055 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 41,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Bold (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Bold (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014
Fail 29 Mar 2014 26,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,940 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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LM08 JHJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey 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 LM08 JHJ, 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 LM08 JHJ registered?

LM08 JHJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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