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DU08 EJG

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EJG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 100,544 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 100,544 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,038 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 72,101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,787 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 62,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,195 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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DU08 EJG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DU08 EJG, 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 DU08 EJG registered?

DU08 EJG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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