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NV57 XNH

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,807 mi
Last recorded195,807 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XNH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 195,807 miles

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

rear underbody covered with slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 191,093 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 189,185 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens misted

Offside headlight lens misted

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 189,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlight lens misted

Offside headlight lens misted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 183,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nr flexi joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 179,319 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 1 Dec 2021 179,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heat shield loose

Pass 4 Dec 2020 174,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2019 170,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 167,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,384 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade is split and smearing on the windscreen

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

Offside front wiper blade is split and smearing on the windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,586 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing on the windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,200 miles

ns washer jet inop

Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,692 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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NV57 XNH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 NV57 XNH, 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 NV57 XNH registered?

NV57 XNH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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