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P2 HFO

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,526 mi
Last recorded219,526 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 HFO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 219,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2025 219,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2024 217,072 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2024 217,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 213,750 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 211,126 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2021 208,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 205,366 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2019 200,738 miles

Hybrid Clean Vehicle. Emissions untestable

Pass 26 Oct 2018 189,482 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 189,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 180,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 171,318 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 171,318 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 147,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,068 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 road wheels have mud & snow tyres fitted

nearside front tyre leaking air

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,629 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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P2 HFO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P2 HFO, 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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P2 HFO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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