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NV08 NGU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,337 mi
Last recorded91,337 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 NGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,083 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Aims poor- lenses glazed Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,777 miles

Both front headlights hazy

Front fog lights not working

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,600 miles

Front fog lights not working

Headlights hazy

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 63,600 miles

Front fog lights not working

Headlights hazy

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb connector faulty (now working) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tapped and started working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,152 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,667 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

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

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low +cracking

various body damage

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,896 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and centre tread cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,950 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and outer wall damage 195/55R16

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2017 41,950 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and outer wall damage 195/55R16

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 33,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,819 miles

split in bodywork, nsr wheel arch area.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 26,819 miles

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

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

split in bodywork, nsr wheel arch area, within 30cm (12inch) of perscribed area. i.e nsr seat belt mount and sill

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,877 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 NGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NV08 NGU, 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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NV08 NGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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