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MC08 YMJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YMJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 64,061 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all under floor and sills corroded

back axel corroded

both side bottom arms corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,851 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,840 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 42,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,475 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 40,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,393 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Offside Front Washer jet has poor spray pattern

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,770 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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MC08 YMJ 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 MC08 YMJ, 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 MC08 YMJ registered?

MC08 YMJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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