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HY08 JVV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 JVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 101,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 91,797 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre valve cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,868 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,423 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HY08 JVV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY08 JVV, 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 HY08 JVV registered?

HY08 JVV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 JVV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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