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FH08 OHZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 OHZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 83,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 83,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not unlocking seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm and wearing on inner and outer edges SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

centre brake lamp insecure taped up but hanging

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,784 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 77,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wing damaged and bumper slightly unclipped

centre brake light lamp taped up

offside and nearside rear sub frame bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Nov 2023 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wing damaged and bumper slightly unclipped

centre brake light lamp taped up

offside and nearside rear sub frame bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,836 miles

Damage to offside rear bumper

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Signs of coolant leak around water pump

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,280 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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FH08 OHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FH08 OHZ, 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 FH08 OHZ registered?

FH08 OHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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