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MH08 AVW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,760 mi
Last recorded153,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 AVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 153,760 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 145,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 132,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S Inner Face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,510 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 112,510 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,164 miles

all four brake discs worn and scored on inner surface

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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MH08 AVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MH08 AVW, 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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MH08 AVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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