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HW08 ECN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,770 mi
Last recorded191,770 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ECN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 191,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 186,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 186,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 180,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 176,478 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper slight damage not going to cause any harm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 141,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,024 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 42,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 37,443 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 37,443 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,127 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are slightly damaged because of old age

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HW08 ECN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 HW08 ECN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW08 ECN registered?

HW08 ECN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HW08 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 ECN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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