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GJ08 XRU

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,722 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 69,012 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,242 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle and components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,624 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlight aim borderline

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight aim borderline

Fail 11 Mar 2022 66,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlight aim borderline

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight aim borderline

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,486 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 65,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,977 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,588 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 58,588 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 49,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2013 38,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,217 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 XRU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

GJ08 XRU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 XRU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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