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HJ08 HWA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,338 mi
Last recorded176,338 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 176,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 168,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 168,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 134,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 122,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,531 miles

Front no plate cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2020 115,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,205 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,975 miles

Front number plate slight damage

both headlight lens discoloured

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,578 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,763 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,901 miles

Both rear tyres aged and perrished (2007)

Exhaust corroded

NSF tyre wearing inner and outer edges and cut in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,086 miles

front disc inner edges pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,801 miles

front disc inner edges corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,958 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 HWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HJ08 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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