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HG08 JVE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

235,702 mi
Last recorded235,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JVE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 235,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2025 234,511 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2025 234,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2024 231,122 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2024 231,122 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 224,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 224,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 215,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 207,260 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 207,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 196,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 196,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 189,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 189,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 180,337 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 180,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 168,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 154,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,864 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front &rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,219 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,960 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,876 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

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 JVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG08 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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