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C20 HRA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

221,110 mi
Last recorded221,110 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 HRA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 221,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 214,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 214,338 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 204,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 196,465 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 190,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 179,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 179,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 165,820 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 165,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,467 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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C20 HRA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C20 HRA, 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 C20 HRA registered?

C20 HRA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for C20 HRA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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