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HV08 XGD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,203 mi
Last recorded141,203 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XGD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 141,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 131,282 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 113,764 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os/ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,634 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 49,634 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 44,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 43,172 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 22 May 2018 43,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 May 2017 40,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 32,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,829 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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HV08 XGD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other 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 HV08 XGD, 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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HV08 XGD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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