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FV08 NTF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,192 mi
Last recorded158,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NTF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 158,192 miles

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

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

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 155,072 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 152,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody general corroison

Pass 17 Aug 2023 149,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 149,070 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 146,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Genral corrosion rear under the car

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 143,707 miles

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

vehicle has slightly corrosion, underneath

Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 130,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,728 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working N/S Number plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,178 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,194 miles

engine management light is on.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,015 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,607 miles

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

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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FV08 NTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV08 NTF, 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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What year was FV08 NTF registered?

FV08 NTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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