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GP08 TYG

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 TYG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 73,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 66,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 63,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 60,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,702 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,152 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 TYG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

GP08 TYG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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