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GJ08 DVU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,383 mi
Last recorded134,383 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 134,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 133,002 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,204 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 128,942 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 126,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,887 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 119,871 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 115,677 miles

wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 10 Feb 2018 112,501 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 112,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 108,115 miles

front both tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2017 108,115 miles

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

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

front both tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,035 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,742 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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GJ08 DVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 DVU, 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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GJ08 DVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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