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EF08 HJE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,668 mi
Last recorded203,668 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HJE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 203,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 203,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 193,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 192,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 181,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 172,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 162,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 152,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 142,147 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 142,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear pads 3to 4mm

Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,377 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 125,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,089 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer raised tread edge

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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EF08 HJE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF08 HJE, 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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EF08 HJE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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