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LG08 NKS

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,984 mi
Last recorded133,984 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 NKS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 133,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,292 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some light corrosion around the rear axle mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 93,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,257 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 83,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,215 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,851 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,851 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,892 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear in both front brake discs

both front tyres tread worn on edges

nearside rear tyre low on tread and in genral poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 48,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2012 32,140 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,745 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 NKS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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