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LR08 JHK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,529 mi
Last recorded148,529 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JHK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 148,529 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 148,529 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/S + O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 140,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,491 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 134,491 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S + O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 103,657 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 103,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 76,941 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,859 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 62,859 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 47,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing inner edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,051 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,532 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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LR08 JHK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black 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 LR08 JHK, 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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LR08 JHK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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