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HG08 WHK

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,046 mi
Last recorded177,046 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WHK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 177,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 151,725 miles

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,465 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre tread/sidewall beginning to split/perish

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre tread/sidewall beginning to split/perish

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,799 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WHK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 WHK, 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 WHK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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