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GF08 BWP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,993 mi
Last recorded215,993 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 215,993 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 215,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 215,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 214,090 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 214,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 212,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 211,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 209,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 208,533 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 208,532 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 206,066 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 206,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 203,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 201,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 201,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 199,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 183,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 173,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 158,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 158,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 134,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,381 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 90,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,390 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,248 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GF08 BWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF08 BWP, 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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GF08 BWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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