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DE08 NYB

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 NYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 38,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,055 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 27,055 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,578 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,950 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 21,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,611 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,940 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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DE08 NYB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE08 NYB, 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 DE08 NYB registered?

DE08 NYB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is DE08 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 NYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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