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LR08 LOJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LOJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 106,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,789 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,450 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 100,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,886 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 91,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,957 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 58,957 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted o/f/wing dented (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,475 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 51,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,618 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,175 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 LOJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

LR08 LOJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 LOJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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