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GL08 UTV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

219,089 mi
Last recorded219,089 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UTV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 219,089 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 219,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 206,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear surface corrosion in areas

Pass 26 Jan 2023 196,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 193,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 193,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 188,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 188,530 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 182,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 170,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 170,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 168,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2017 150,985 miles

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,070 miles

Nearside headlight insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,596 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 50,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,274 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 UTV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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