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MJ08 TNO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TNO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various under body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,244 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,988 miles

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Nearside Front stabiliser link dust cover leaking grease

Offside Front stabiliser link dust cover leaking grease

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 99,988 miles

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

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

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front stabiliser link dust cover leaking grease

Offside Front stabiliser link dust cover leaking grease

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 99,007 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,388 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 91,436 miles

Central Rear No access to seatbelt due to seat cover fitted at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear sections corroded & holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 May 2019 91,436 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear No access to seatbelt due to seat cover fitted at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear sections corroded & holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2018 83,642 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 75,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,527 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,416 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TNO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNO, 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 TNO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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