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GK08 NLZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NLZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 83,643 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 83,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut cords showing 195/55r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,231 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 73,709 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 73,709 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,583 miles

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

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

fuel tank heat sheild slightly corroded around one mounting bolt rear exhaust heat sheild slightly corroded around one mounting bracket

Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,493 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,019 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 33,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,760 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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GK08 NLZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK08 NLZ, 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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GK08 NLZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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