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GL57 HFN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

260,448 mi
Last recorded260,448 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HFN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 260,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 254,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 235,085 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 235,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 209,000 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 208,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 177,491 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 177,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 141,399 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,883 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

oil cap missing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 87,883 miles

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

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

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

oil cap missing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,109 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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GL57 HFN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL57 HFN, 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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GL57 HFN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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