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Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Auto (2008)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.7% first-time pass rate

2008 Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Auto

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 109 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2008 Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
81.7%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.07
Over 1.5 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
156k
Middle half: 99k–181k
For context

These stats describe 109 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (94%) 103 81.3% 0.02

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

156,089
typical
98,643
low mileage
181,166
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Auto vehicles fall between 98,643 and 181,166 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 98,643 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
98,643–181,166 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Toyota Prius T Spirit Vv I Autos sit.
Over 244,574 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.07
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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