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GJ02 RUP

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 RUP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 109,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 102,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,093 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 68,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,144 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,552 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 27,359 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,198 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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GJ02 RUP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GJ02 RUP, 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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GJ02 RUP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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