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GL08 KTP

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

335,936 mi
Last recorded335,936 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KTP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 335,936 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 305,695 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 297,557 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 289,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 275,291 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 243,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 225,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 215,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 204,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 201,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 189,754 miles

suspension bushes front and rear deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 174,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 174,308 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 157,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 157,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 141,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,849 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,640 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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GL08 KTP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL08 KTP, 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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GL08 KTP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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