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ET08 GYP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

437,691 mi
Last recorded437,691 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 437,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 437,515 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 416,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 395,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 395,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 377,904 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 377,849 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 368,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 328,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 288,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 245,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 245,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 198,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 154,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 105,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,151 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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ET08 GYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET08 GYP, 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 ET08 GYP registered?

ET08 GYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for ET08 GYP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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