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GL57 HJO

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

258,880 mi
Last recorded258,880 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 258,880 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 254,837 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 254,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 243,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 243,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 236,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LARGE nail/screw ()

Rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure fouling silencer

Fail 20 Mar 2020 236,868 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LARGE nail/screw ()

Rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure fouling silencer

Pass 22 Mar 2019 218,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 199,225 miles

All lower suspension components corroded

All tyres badly worn on edges are low on tread and are perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 182,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 161,022 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 161,022 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 135,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,295 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 HJO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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