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CP57 NLT

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,061 mi
Last recorded143,061 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 143,061 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 141,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 141,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 125,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,187 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Top coil, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,065 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut to inner side wall

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut to inner side wall

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut on inner side wall

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,767 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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CP57 NLT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 CP57 NLT, 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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CP57 NLT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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