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GP08 LPY

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,123 mi
Last recorded159,123 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 159,123 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2026 159,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,012 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 148,011 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 139,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 128,374 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,282 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective catalyst to manifold bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2022 120,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective catalyst to manifold bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2021 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,040 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,870 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,546 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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GP08 LPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP08 LPY, 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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GP08 LPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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