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FG08 NXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,385 mi
Last recorded163,385 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 163,385 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 163,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 161,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 158,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 158,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 150,069 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,668 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 136,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 24,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,248 miles

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

Offside Front cuts

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,970 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,815 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 NXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG08 NXU, 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 NXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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