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GK08 NLP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,590 mi
Last recorded209,590 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NLP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 209,590 miles

Nearside Front & Rear Outer Door Slightly Damaged

Nearside Outer Sill Slightly damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 May 2025 191,225 miles

N/S/F + N/S/R lower Door Slightly Damaged No sharp Edges

N/S/F Outer Sill Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 177,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer lower slightly damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Outer lower slightly damaged no sharp edges

Fail 17 May 2024 177,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer lower slightly damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer lower slightly damaged no sharp edges

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

Pass 27 May 2023 165,218 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 165,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 152,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 139,562 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 137,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 118,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,211 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door mirror (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 22 May 2014 68,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,224 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 44,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,257 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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GK08 NLP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK08 NLP, 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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GK08 NLP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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