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HJ08 JFU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,511 mi
Last recorded109,511 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 JFU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted obstructing some testable areas

Fail 15 Nov 2025 109,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted obstructing some testable areas

Pass 9 Nov 2024 80,490 miles

Offside Front fog lamp

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 80,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,016 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 45,012 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 32,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,899 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 JFU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 JFU, 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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What year was HJ08 JFU registered?

HJ08 JFU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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