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MW08 CJZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,879 mi
Last recorded247,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 CJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 247,879 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 247,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 236,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 225,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 217,330 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,583 miles

both rear tiers have cracking in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Apr 2016 18,825 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Apr 2015 17,631 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,411 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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MW08 CJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW08 CJZ, 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 MW08 CJZ registered?

MW08 CJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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