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NV08 NCD

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,120 mi
Last recorded166,120 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 NCD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 166,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 154,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 154,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,225 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 142,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 131,397 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 131,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,544 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 117,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,691 miles

front discs lipped & slighty scored

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,621 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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NV08 NCD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV08 NCD, 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 NV08 NCD registered?

NV08 NCD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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