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NJ08 GSO

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GSO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 138,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 130,249 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 130,248 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 120,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,759 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 115,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,409 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,409 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR AXEL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR AXEL (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,523 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,844 miles

NSR tyre perishing & cracked due to age.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSR tyre perishing & cracked due to age.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,984 miles

front brake discs are worn, rear brake discs are corroded and pitted on surface

raised areas on front tyre worn, small cut on nearside rear tyre but not to cords

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,350 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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NJ08 GSO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other 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 NJ08 GSO, 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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NJ08 GSO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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