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HJ08 VHZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

374,253 mi
Last recorded374,253 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VHZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 374,253 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 373,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired snapped off (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 334,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 334,888 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 359,247 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 359,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired not connected (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 334,674 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 334,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 306,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 269,071 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 269,024 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 249,964 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 249,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure & fouling on wheel (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 190,552 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 190,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 174,011 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 174,002 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 141,925 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 86,279 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 86,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 85,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,490 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 VHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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