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GL08 LGK

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 126,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 116,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,334 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2021 85,759 miles

surface corrosion under body

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 53,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,077 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,090 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 30,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,451 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 LGK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LGK, 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 GL08 LGK registered?

GL08 LGK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GL08 LGK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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