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LR08 JJE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

199,812 mi
Last recorded199,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JJE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 199,812 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod

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

Pass 16 May 2025 178,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 124,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,241 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 109,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,786 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,596 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,249 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,345 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 JJE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LR08 JJE, 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 LR08 JJE registered?

LR08 JJE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is LR08 JJE safe to buy?

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