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MJ08 XTA

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

289,968 mi
Last recorded289,968 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XTA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 289,968 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 284,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2025 254,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2025 254,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 243,237 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 243,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 217,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 216,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 216,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 184,630 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 77,904 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

compensator on rear axle snapped

offside rear back plate insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,138 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,507 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,680 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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MJ08 XTA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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