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GJ08 NZK

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

271,479 mi
Last recorded271,479 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NZK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 271,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 271,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 270,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 269,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 269,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 268,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 268,007 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 252,354 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 252,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 237,898 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 224,643 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 224,643 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 210,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 199,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 173,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 142,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 113,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,119 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 NZK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc fuel cells 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 GJ08 NZK, 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 NZK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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