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RK08 LJL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

385,027 mi
Last recorded385,027 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 385,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield is loosed

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 385,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield is loosed

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 366,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 328,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 290,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 290,200 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 290,189 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 254,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 221,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 196,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 170,276 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 170,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 139,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 91,117 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 91,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,674 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,250 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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RK08 LJL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK08 LJL, 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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RK08 LJL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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