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NU08 YND

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

251,933 mi
Last recorded251,933 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YND
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 251,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 251,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 227,176 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 227,176 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 217,176 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 217,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 174,209 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 173,945 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 131,825 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 131,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 131,577 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 75,044 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 75,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 61,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre perish on outer wall

front pads low

Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre perish on outer wall

front pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,450 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 58,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,681 miles

Front and rear suspension and chassis components corroding.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,198 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 49,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,471 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,512 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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NU08 YND is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NU08 YND, 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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NU08 YND is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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