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MJ08 TLY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,685 mi
Last recorded82,685 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 82,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 82,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 78,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,727 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 76,727 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 17 Jun 2020 75,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,914 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,914 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,327 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 46,327 miles

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

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

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

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 TLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TLY, 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 MJ08 TLY registered?

MJ08 TLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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