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GU08 BXE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,459 mi
Last recorded286,459 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BXE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 286,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 246,965 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 195,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 162,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,581 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 108,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 107,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passenger seat ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 May 2018 107,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passenger seat ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 May 2017 105,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2017 105,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2016 97,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 86,048 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,220 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 19 May 2014 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 63,892 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2013 63,892 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,320 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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GU08 BXE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU08 BXE, 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 GU08 BXE registered?

GU08 BXE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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