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LV08 NMU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 NMU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 100,041 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2025 98,406 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s + o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 98,406 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s + o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2024 96,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2024 96,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 95,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 91,470 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 91,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,651 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 84,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,943 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 73,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades wearing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,701 miles

front brake pads wearing n/s+o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,309 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)

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 NMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LV08 NMU, 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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What year was LV08 NMU registered?

LV08 NMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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