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HK08 MRX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

352,908 mi
Last recorded352,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 MRX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 352,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 294,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 234,533 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR AXLE & REAR CHASSIS & FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SEATS

suspension level sensor rod broken

Fail 6 Jul 2021 234,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

HEADLAMP LEVEL DEVICE ON REAR AXLE LINK BROKEN

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR AXLE & REAR CHASSIS & FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SEATS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 233,561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 233,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 193,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,602 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all over under body covered with plastic trims obscuring some components

slight body damage n/s outer sill front and rear bumpers bonnet and doors

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 93,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 84,891 miles

Nearside Front fog light len cracked

both rear tyre depth on 3mm

Pass 28 May 2015 75,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 65,414 miles

Coolant leak

offside front brake binds

Pass 16 May 2013 51,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front fog lamp broken and inoperative

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2011 32,757 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and scorred

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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HK08 MRX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK08 MRX, 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 HK08 MRX registered?

HK08 MRX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is HK08 MRX safe to buy?

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