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LG08 NJZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 NJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 129,517 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate light cover insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2023 129,511 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder centre screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to test due to lack of headlamp pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate light cover insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,931 miles

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,938 miles

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

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,583 miles

Heat shield insecure around fuel tank.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 106,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Heat shield insecure around fuel tank.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Paint damage to nearside front door

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre cut inside sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre cut inside sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Mar 2011 347,448 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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LG08 NJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG08 NJZ, 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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LG08 NJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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