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GU08 FCP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FCP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 86,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2024 81,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 58,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,877 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,950 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 32,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,966 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 FCP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GU08 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

GU08 FCP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GU08 FCP safe to buy?

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