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VN08 OJT

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OJT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2024 84,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to worn to excess inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 80,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2021 75,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 75,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 73,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has small lump on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has small lump on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,065 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,320 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,550 miles

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

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,125 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,991 miles

both front and rear tyres are showing some slight wear on edge areas

front brake discs are slightly worn, rear brake discs are discoloured

Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and rear tyres are showing some slight wear on edge areas

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs are slightly worn, rear brake discs are discoloured

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 OJT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN08 OJT, 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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VN08 OJT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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