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NH08 XWY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,857 mi
Last recorded120,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XWY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 120,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 111,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/r sill rusty

suspension rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2025 111,171 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/r sill rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2024 105,392 miles

genral corrosion

slight play rack disc poor rear sub frame cracking number plates poor

Fail 9 Feb 2024 105,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 98,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,497 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Coolant leak

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)

Offside front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,914 miles

O/S/F tyre perished in outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,198 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,623 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 XWY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NH08 XWY, 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 NH08 XWY registered?

NH08 XWY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for NH08 XWY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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