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HN08 XSY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,059 mi
Last recorded258,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 XSY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 258,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 257,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 240,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 219,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 179,567 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 176,719 miles

corrosion forming in suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 170,613 miles

Nearside Front washers missing screen

Offside Front side light came on when bonnet closed )(stayed working for rest of test

Fail 21 Jul 2021 170,613 miles

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

Nearside Front washers missing screen

Offside Front side light came on when bonnet closed )(stayed working for rest of test

Pass 30 Jul 2020 166,234 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre perished (no cords showing at present but one bad area on tyre )

Offside Front position lamp inoperative (came on when bonnet was shut)

slight perishing of offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2019 160,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 149,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 149,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 136,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 65,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,536 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,063 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 31,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HN08 XSY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 HN08 XSY, 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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HN08 XSY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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