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HG08 JUY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,154 mi
Last recorded179,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JUY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 179,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 168,416 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 159,209 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens is damaged

both rear inner sills are getting rusty

centre to rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 159,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens is damaged

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

both rear inner sills are getting rusty

centre to rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,624 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded

both head lamp patterns are poor

both number plate lamps affected by the operation of another lamp

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,929 miles

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 115,756 miles

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2019 115,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,862 miles

Both rear coil springs are starting to corrode

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

Underside of vehicle is getting very rusty

exhaust is getting corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 105,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both rear coil springs are starting to corrode

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

Underside of vehicle is getting very rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,128 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,166 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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HG08 JUY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG08 JUY, 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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HG08 JUY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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