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FA08 NRV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,562 mi
Last recorded15,562 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NRV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 15,562 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 154,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,242 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 153,235 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill is weak, holed and soft, but has been taped over with Duct Tape (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill Damaged and covered in tape

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 151,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Sill Damaged and covered in tape

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 144,691 miles

Rear Both rear sections of vehicle are corroded but not weak

Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,977 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 135,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

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

Heat shield on fuel tank loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 126,446 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2018 101,436 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing is very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 May 2017 96,322 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 88,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 77,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,616 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,373 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 7 Jun 2012 42,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,089 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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FA08 NRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA08 NRV, 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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FA08 NRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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