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GR57 BJV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BJV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 152,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,554 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 143,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,535 miles

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

front washers partly blocked but still clears the screen

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 101,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,844 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GR57 BJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GR57 BJV, 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 GR57 BJV registered?

GR57 BJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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The MOT history for GR57 BJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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