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HJ08 YHV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,305 mi
Last recorded137,305 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YHV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 137,305 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2026 137,305 miles

Nearside 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 130,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 126,060 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wheels have slight bind

underside corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 123,447 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2022 120,624 miles

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,799 miles

Front both areo wipers smear

no emissions tested (hybrid)

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 24 May 2021 118,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front both areo wipers smear

no emissions tested (hybrid)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2020 116,392 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 116,392 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 112,529 miles

Centre heat shield slightly loose but still secure

Pass 22 May 2018 108,498 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2017 104,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 98,441 miles

Nearside headlight lense deteriated

Pass 22 May 2015 86,291 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2014 75,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 64,419 miles

offside rear tyre worn out on inner and outer edges,advise renewing asap(195/55/16)

Pass 29 May 2012 55,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 39,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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 YHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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