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RJ08 LDD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

301,305 mi
Last recorded301,305 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LDD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 301,305 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 301,130 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ubcc

Pass 29 Jun 2024 300,662 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 300,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 281,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2022 274,076 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 260,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 252,527 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2020 252,527 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2019 235,285 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 235,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 216,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 206,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 206,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 157,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 157,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,908 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,010 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 LDD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LDD, 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 LDD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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