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SN08 NCA

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NCA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,877 miles

emissions tested

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,367 miles

Rear No Plate Worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear No Plate Worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SN08 NCA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SN08 NCA, 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 SN08 NCA registered?

SN08 NCA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SN08 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 NCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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