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GL08 OED

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,875 mi
Last recorded268,875 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OED
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 268,875 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 268,874 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened centre (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 324,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 274,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 224,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 224,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 178,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 178,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 133,502 miles

slight noise on steering when shacking side to side

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,347 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 OED is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL08 OED, 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 OED registered?

GL08 OED is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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