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NL08 OBD

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,589 mi
Last recorded148,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 OBD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 148,589 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded and previously undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2024 123,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black substance rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front to rear underbody and suspension components surface corrosion and covered in thick black sealant

tested in wet conditions

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2024 123,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black substance rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody and suspension components surface corrosion and covered in thick black sealant

tested in wet conditions

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 119,546 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 119,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,026 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,026 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling link rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,750 miles

Offside Front wing damaged, no sharp edges

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing damaged, no sharp edges

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,705 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 19 Jan 2012 32,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,596 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 OBD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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