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EJ08 NLN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

265,158 mi
Last recorded265,158 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 265,158 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside head light has poor beam condition

Offside Front side mirror outer cover missing

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

Rear brake disc back plate in poor condition both

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components and sills corroded and cover with under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 252,115 miles

Both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

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

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

Rear rear radius arm bushes worn

Undervehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2025 239,115 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamps have poor beam

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

Rear radius arm bush worn

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 227,687 miles

Both side sills and mounting areas corroded

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front headlights have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 222,640 miles

Both side sills and mounting areas corroded

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlights have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 213,231 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components and mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides sills and mounting area corroded

head lights have poor beam condition

Pass 15 Aug 2023 210,389 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Front windscreen has stone chip

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 210,383 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer side mirrors cover missing

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has stone chip

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

head lights have poor beam pattern

Fail 26 Jul 2023 210,378 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer side mirrors cover missing

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has stone chip

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

head lights have poor beam pattern

Pass 1 Feb 2023 198,622 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 181,259 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

under fuel tank exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2022 170,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition

Rear suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 160,147 miles

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

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Nearside Front tyre worn low

rear axel bush worn

Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,051 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,457 miles

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

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

Front both side headlamp has poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,278 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 110,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 110,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 104,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 16 May 2016 104,873 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 May 2015 88,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 71,160 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 29 Apr 2013 53,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,173 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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EJ08 NLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ08 NLN, 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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EJ08 NLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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