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S321 MJL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,453 mi
Last recorded70,453 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 MJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 70,453 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 70,452 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 65,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,615 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 106,785 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,577 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 49,577 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & Rear Wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,627 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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S321 MJL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S321 MJL, 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 S321 MJL registered?

S321 MJL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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