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NJ08 MOU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,467 mi
Last recorded118,467 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 118,467 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 118,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,250 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 112,250 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has several small cuts on outer edge, none deep enough to expose ply beneath (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2019 79,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,186 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,600 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,402 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 MOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NJ08 MOU, 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 NJ08 MOU registered?

NJ08 MOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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