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NL57 NXP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 NXP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 133,475 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 133,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,751 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 116,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box tiny whole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,143 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 100,117 miles

front and rear pads close to 1.5mm

Fail 17 Feb 2018 100,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear pads close to 1.5mm

Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,023 miles

Front both tyre very close

Rear pads close

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,096 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice both front tyres wearing out on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,393 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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NL57 NXP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NL57 NXP, 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 NL57 NXP registered?

NL57 NXP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is NL57 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL57 NXP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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