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EJ08 GPF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

272,451 mi
Last recorded272,451 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 272,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 269,987 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 269,987 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 260,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 238,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 208,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 195,428 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,458 miles

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

o/s n/s front shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,731 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,576 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,208 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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EJ08 GPF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ08 GPF, 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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EJ08 GPF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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