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LR08 KRF

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,201 mi
Last recorded139,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 139,201 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 134,156 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 134,154 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bothsides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bothsides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 125,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,060 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,435 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 105,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,452 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,739 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,398 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,684 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 18,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,708 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 KRF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

LR08 KRF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 KRF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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