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DG08 GXK

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

282,428 mi
Last recorded282,428 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GXK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 282,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 281,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 281,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 279,228 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 279,228 miles

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 296,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 276,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 17 May 2017 263,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2017 263,380 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both. (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 243,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 243,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 18 May 2016 225,146 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 225,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 207,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 185,832 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 166,524 miles

Offside parking brake requires adjustment,recorded 108 kgf

Pass 15 May 2014 146,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 104,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,781 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,940 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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DG08 GXK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DG08 GXK, 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 DG08 GXK registered?

DG08 GXK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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