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HD08 MHN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

276,295 mi
Last recorded276,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 MHN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 276,295 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Apr 2025 266,572 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 261,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 240,507 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 218,196 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 212,208 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 212,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 208,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2018 180,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 170,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 164,010 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks on inner wall

Fail 19 Nov 2016 164,010 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks on inner wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 155,274 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 141,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 124,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,529 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,814 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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HD08 MHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 HD08 MHN, 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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HD08 MHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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