CarVerify

Free Car Check

NM08 MTU

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,286 mi
Last recorded164,286 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 MTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 164,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

​​Rear sub-frame /Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Fail 18 Sep 2025 164,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 157,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 152,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 152,257 miles

Light corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas around rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside in various areas but not considered excessive.

fuel filler pipes becoming corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 152,257 miles

Light corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas around rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside in various areas but not considered excessive.

fuel filler pipes becoming corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded (Both outer sills)

Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,673 miles

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

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

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))

Offside sill corroded (not excessively)

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 145,849 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 142,980 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front shock absorbers are weak

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorbers are weak

Fail 11 Sep 2018 142,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front shock absorbers are weak

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorbers are weak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 138,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre becoming perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,769 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 132,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,731 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear suspension sensor is broken

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,570 miles

Both front brake discs becoming corroded on inner faces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,543 miles

both rear brake discs corroded lightly

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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NM08 MTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NM08 MTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NM08 MTU?

You can check the full history of NM08 MTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NM08 MTU registered?

NM08 MTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is NM08 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 MTU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NM08 MTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NM08 MTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.