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NJ08 GUE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,947 mi
Last recorded215,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 215,947 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 215,947 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 203,678 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 197,277 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 197,276 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 192,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 187,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 187,176 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 181,522 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 175,048 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 175,048 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 23 Dec 2019 168,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 161,219 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 161,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 154,095 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 154,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 147,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high slightly high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low slightly low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 140,092 miles

Main water pump leaking

N/s/f drive shaft seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,828 miles

Light corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,828 miles

Light corrosion on rear brake discs

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,302 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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NJ08 GUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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