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GP08 NZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,640 mi
Last recorded254,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 254,640 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 618,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 248,047 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 248,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front fog lights not working

Pass 30 Apr 2025 228,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 220,340 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 220,155 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 205,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 189,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 170,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 153,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 152,840 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full under the vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 148,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 144,715 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 144,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 138,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,144 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 133,002 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 118,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,238 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,925 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,553 miles

Front brake discs inner faces lipped/worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake disc outer face pitted/corroded

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted/scored

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,568 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,391 miles

high voltage cables covers underside of vehicle damaged

rear brake discs slightly scored

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 NZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZW, 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 GP08 NZW registered?

GP08 NZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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