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GD08 NLE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,112 mi
Last recorded171,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 NLE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 171,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 157,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 157,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 132,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/16 87T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear down low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,080 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,269 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,928 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,066 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear 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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GD08 NLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GD08 NLE, 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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GD08 NLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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