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GU08 FEG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

376,566 mi
Last recorded376,566 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 376,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 376,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 344,540 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 296,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 253,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 217,868 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 217,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 168,731 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 168,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,664 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 133,638 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,091 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,252 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight bulge in the outer sidewall.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,706 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 FEG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU08 FEG, 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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GU08 FEG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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