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NH08 XWP

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,127 mi
Last recorded238,127 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 238,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear ride height adjuster broken/faulty

Fail 16 Mar 2024 238,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

suspension component mounting area frontans rear door sill rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2023 230,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 221,408 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 221,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 216,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 215,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 198,653 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 183,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 174,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,044 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,070 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,070 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,138 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 122,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent n/s side sill

front n/s and o/s shockabsorber gaiters split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent n/s side sill

front n/s and o/s shockabsorber gaiters split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,424 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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NH08 XWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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