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GP08 UAB

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

434,705 mi
Last recorded434,705 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 434,705 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 407,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 399,173 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 353,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 352,935 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 352,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 301,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 262,972 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 235,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 192,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 158,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,240 miles

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

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

nsf tyre small cut on side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,605 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UAB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 UAB registered?

GP08 UAB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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