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HJ08 HUK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

314,072 mi
Last recorded314,072 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HUK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 314,072 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 314,072 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 265,459 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 265,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 227,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 227,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 172,335 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 172,332 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 138,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,200 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 78,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 68,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,292 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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HJ08 HUK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ08 HUK, 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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HJ08 HUK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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