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DG08 NBL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,401 mi
Last recorded192,401 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NBL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 192,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offside and nearside suspensions and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 192,401 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offside and nearside suspensions and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 177,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2023 162,827 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2021 139,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 137,729 miles

bothsides outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 137,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bothsides outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,673 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,601 miles

Nearside Front off side front pads (noise)

Fail 9 Oct 2018 120,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front off side front pads (noise)

Pass 30 Mar 2018 103,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osf. (3.5.1g)

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

undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,581 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,803 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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DG08 NBL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG08 NBL, 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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DG08 NBL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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