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NJ08 HJV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,844 mi
Last recorded174,844 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HJV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 174,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 157,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 148,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,153 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside

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))

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

underbody rusted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 131,251 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,091 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,929 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 104,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,274 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2019 97,274 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,610 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,515 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted

front n/s tyre wear on inner edge

front o/s tyre WORN on inner edge

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads/side walls

rear o/s tyre cut in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear o/s and n/s brake discs pitted.

o/s rear tyre cut in tread.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 32,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear o/s and n/s brake discs pitted.

o/s rear tyre cut in tread.

steering lock not operating.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges.

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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NJ08 HJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NJ08 HJV, 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 NJ08 HJV registered?

NJ08 HJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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