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SP08 NLJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 118,989 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded and becoming weak

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

General age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes worn (both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

slight smear at front wiper blades

slight wear at edges of front tyres

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 116,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre soft (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes worn (both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

slight smear at front wiper blades

slight wear at edges of front tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

slight pitting and scoring at front brake discs

slight pitting at rear brake discs

slight wear at offside front door hinges

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,646 miles

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

general corrosion at underside of vehicle and suspension components

slight pitting and scoring at rear brake discs

slight wear , pitting and scoring at front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,189 miles

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,201 miles

both main rear axle bushes bonding starting to deteriorate

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both main rear axle bushes bonding starting to deteriorate

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,579 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear brake pipe rusty

slight pitting and scoring at inner surfaces of front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,255 miles

heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,073 miles

heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,893 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,893 miles

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

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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SP08 NLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP08 NLJ, 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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SP08 NLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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