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VN08 JAU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,237 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 127,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 114,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,693 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 100,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 96,812 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2019 92,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,283 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 67,976 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,481 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,481 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,868 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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VN08 JAU 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 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 VN08 JAU, 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 VN08 JAU registered?

VN08 JAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VN08 JAU safe to buy?

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