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OV08 PJU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

214,607 mi
Last recorded214,607 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 PJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 214,607 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 214,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 209,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 207,856 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle all over and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 207,856 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle all over and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 201,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 201,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 191,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 180,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 180,667 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 171,077 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 171,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 155,580 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 155,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,301 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

exhaust rear silencer pinholed

Fail 9 Nov 2017 136,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

exhaust rear silencer pinholed

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts to tread

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,965 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged but ok for MOT

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,889 miles

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,775 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,099 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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OV08 PJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV08 PJU, 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 OV08 PJU registered?

OV08 PJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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