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MJ08 SVP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

285,011 mi
Last recorded285,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 SVP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 285,011 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 24 Jun 2026 284,958 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end slotted nut broken (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 23 Dec 2025 273,519 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 273,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 266,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 266,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 257,037 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2024 257,004 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

incorrect vin number on nearside front door partially removed

Pass 17 Jun 2024 249,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 249,441 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both no plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 241,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 240,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 228,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 228,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 206,033 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 205,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative link bar broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 200,315 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 193,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective castle nut broken (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 168,371 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 168,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bracket insecure (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 157,821 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 157,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,087 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,931 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

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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MJ08 SVP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MJ08 SVP, 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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MJ08 SVP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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