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NJ58 HYV

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 HYV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 151,108 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF AND BUSHES WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed X2 NSF/OSF (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded CAN SMELL PETROL.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55 16.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUTS IN TREAD. 195/55 16. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM/AXLE BUSHES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 151,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 195/55 16. 2019. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF AND BUSHES WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed X2 NSF/OSF (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded CAN SMELL PETROL.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55 16.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUTS IN TREAD. 195/55 16. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM/AXLE BUSHES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 150,330 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF AND BUSHES WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed X2 NSF/OSF (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded CAN SMELL PETROL NEAR TANK. RECOMMEND INSPECTION.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM AND X2 BUSHES WORN. RECOMMEND NEW BUSHES. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe perished at fuel tank

smell of petrol around fuel tank and stained closer inspection recommended

Fail 6 Aug 2024 148,957 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both polishing recommended (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe perished at fuel tank

smell of petrol around fuel tank and stained closer inspection recommended

Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on and around rear sub frame

Pass 10 Aug 2022 144,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 135,343 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 135,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 131,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,181 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes are covered in grease

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre cracking between tread 195/55/16

Fail 7 Aug 2015 93,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre cracking between tread 195/55/16

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight pitting

front n/s and o/s tyre worn on inner edges

rear n/s tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,399 miles

n/s front wiper blade split on end.

n/s rear tyre cut in tread.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s front wiper blade split on end.

n/s rear tyre cut in tread.

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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NJ58 HYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 NJ58 HYV, 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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NJ58 HYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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