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NC57 ZTY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,542 mi
Last recorded148,542 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 ZTY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 112,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,616 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,400 miles

Front bothside tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear worn on inner and outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut outer edge (4.1.D.1c)

Front bothside tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear worn on inner and outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,711 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,909 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,909 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,409 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,409 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NC57 ZTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NC57 ZTY, 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 NC57 ZTY registered?

NC57 ZTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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