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N700 ARL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

270,224 mi
Last recorded270,224 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 ARL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 270,224 miles

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

General corrosion all under vehicle but not significantly weakened

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 263,479 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 263,467 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides of vehicle. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 253,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 249,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 190,259 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 176,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 163,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 163,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 159,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 140,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 40,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,181 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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N700 ARL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N700 ARL, 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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N700 ARL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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