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FG08 NCN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,395 mi
Last recorded154,395 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NCN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 154,395 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 154,393 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,060 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 134,058 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))

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

General corrosion to underbody

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle and both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,431 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,430 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,551 miles

wishbone bushes perished and splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

head lamp lens cloudy

n/s head light beam image burry

wishbone bushes perished and splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,612 miles

oil filter slight leak

Fail 5 Dec 2019 109,612 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs worn and corroded

oil filter slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,910 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,313 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,313 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,261 miles

Nearside Front damaged sidewall

number plate lamp dull

Fail 8 Dec 2014 80,503 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,503 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,026 miles

Both front tyres worn the outer edges

Corrosion to inner edges of front brake disc's

Corrosion to rear brake disc's

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,026 miles

Both front tyres worn the outer edges

Corrosion to inner edges of front brake disc's

Corrosion to rear brake disc's

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,698 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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FG08 NCN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 NCN, 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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FG08 NCN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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