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GL57 OCR

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OCR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 124,320 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 120,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 119,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 102,102 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 101,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear inner seals corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,519 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,496 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r under side corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 70,496 miles

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

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

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

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

both head light lens poor condition affecting images

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r under side corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,349 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,614 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,881 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 OCR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OCR, 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 GL57 OCR registered?

GL57 OCR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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