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HG08 OJP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,045 mi
Last recorded144,045 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OJP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 144,045 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 144,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 135,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 123,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 122,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 115,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 97,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 89,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 81,939 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 81,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 72,891 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 May 2016 72,891 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2015 62,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,769 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 38,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 27,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,521 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 OJP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 OJP registered?

HG08 OJP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is HG08 OJP safe to buy?

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