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FL08 NRN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,092 mi
Last recorded156,092 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NRN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 156,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 149,514 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,710 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,873 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 135,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat occupied by child seat

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 13,270 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,479 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,119 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,119 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,407 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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FL08 NRN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 NRN, 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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FL08 NRN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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