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GL08 OEE

2008 Toyota Prius

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,596 mi
Last recorded196,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OEE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 196,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 182,545 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 182,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 177,645 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 170,524 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 170,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 160,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 160,625 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,345 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 115,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,941 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,930 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm and wearing on edge

advise front pads getting low

advise slight play nearside track rod

Pass 10 Jun 2013

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

advise offside rear tyre unrepairable puncture

advise poor repairs to body work

Fail 6 Jun 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

advise offside rear tyre unrepairable puncture

advise poor repairs to body work

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,989 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,572 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

water pump leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,523 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 OEE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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