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GJ08 VTY

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VTY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,114 miles

Offside Both Offside tyres underinflated, all tyres re-set to 30psi.

Offside Front Door mirror back missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly distorting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,261 miles

Nearside door mirror cover removed

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,258 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cover removed

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,243 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,273 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,295 miles

n/s/rear tyre perrishing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,574 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,574 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)

Rear wiper split

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 VTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VTY, 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 GJ08 VTY registered?

GJ08 VTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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