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MF08 JWJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,845 mi
Last recorded185,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 JWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 185,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 178,916 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 178,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 170,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 161,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 153,455 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 153,455 miles

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 22 Dec 2020 140,844 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 130,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,396 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 121,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 110,422 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 110,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 85,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,201 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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MF08 JWJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF08 JWJ, 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 MF08 JWJ registered?

MF08 JWJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MF08 JWJ safe to buy?

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