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EF08 YJJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,846 mi
Last recorded209,846 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YJJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 209,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 194,196 miles

Rear rear body corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2025 194,196 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear rear body corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 185,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 185,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 177,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 168,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 158,857 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 158,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 150,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 150,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,446 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 140,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,353 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 133,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 121,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,029 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,155 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,165 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts in tread

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,813 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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EF08 YJJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EF08 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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