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HCF 743

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,818 mi
Last recorded162,818 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCF 743
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 162,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 159,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 155,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 144,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 136,007 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 136,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,710 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,374 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,941 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre cut on wall (not down to cord)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,984 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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HCF 743 is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HCF 743, 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 HCF 743 registered?

HCF 743 is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is HCF 743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCF 743 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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