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LV08 NMJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

305,136 mi
Last recorded305,136 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 NMJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 305,136 miles

Rear boot lid damaged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 282,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 270,049 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 255,582 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 255,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 239,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 230,088 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 212,484 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 212,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 158,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 158,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,711 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 129,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,250 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,271 miles

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

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

rewar brake disc's slightly pitted

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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LV08 NMJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV08 NMJ, 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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LV08 NMJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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