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NH08 PPU

2008 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,859 mi
Last recorded179,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 PPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 179,859 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody all component sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2026 179,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody all component sealed

Pass 1 Aug 2025 170,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general under body corrosion specially on the front part of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 170,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general under body corrosion specially on the front part of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,354 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 151,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 141,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Side Slight Surface Corrosion/ Under Sealed Front To Back

Fail 2 Aug 2023 141,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Side Slight Surface Corrosion/ Under Sealed Front To Back

Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 125,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,159 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel tank heatshield insecure

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,981 miles

Front exhaust section slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,942 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,942 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sr tyre worn on edges.

o/sr tyre worn on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NH08 PPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NH08 PPU, 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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NH08 PPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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