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RJ08 LCO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

324,349 mi
Last recorded324,349 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LCO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 324,349 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front both side wing mirror broke tight on tape

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 324,348 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front both side wing mirror broke tight on tape

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 296,385 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 296,276 miles

Bumper insecure front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 269,613 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 269,609 miles

Bumper insecure front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working repeater fitted on the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 242,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bothsides suspension arm front bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 242,292 miles

Bumper insecure front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bothsides suspension arm front bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 215,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 197,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 197,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 183,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 162,497 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 162,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 145,743 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 145,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 78,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 60,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,337 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer edge

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,515 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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RJ08 LCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ08 LCO, 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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RJ08 LCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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