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N15 XAR

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,310 mi
Last recorded142,310 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 XAR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,310 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,481 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 119,157 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 115,567 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 115,561 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,686 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,149 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,207 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 17,826 miles

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

Nearside 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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N15 XAR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N15 XAR, 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 N15 XAR registered?

N15 XAR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is N15 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 XAR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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