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EN57 GJY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

238,876 mi
Last recorded238,876 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 GJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 238,876 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 213,815 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 213,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 189,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 139,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,361 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner shoulder

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,497 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,831 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,255 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,269 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,032 miles

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

front and rear discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,032 miles

front and rear discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,681 miles

both front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,367 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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EN57 GJY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN57 GJY, 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 EN57 GJY registered?

EN57 GJY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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