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NL08 NFM

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,438 mi
Last recorded166,438 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NFM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 166,438 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded+dust covers perished (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather pipes ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides various places+rear sub frame and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake backing plates missing

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 152,902 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corroded+dust covers perished and split (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 152,901 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corroded+dust covers perished and split (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,042 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Rear exhaust section outer casing deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 101,042 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Rear exhaust section outer casing deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,754 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,828 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,413 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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NL08 NFM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NL08 NFM, 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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NL08 NFM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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