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HJ08 WYG

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 WYG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 81,733 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 81,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 70,542 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,290 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,944 miles

Headlamps have dis coloured

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,560 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,160 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,160 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,894 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 WYG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

HJ08 WYG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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