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GU08 NCC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NCC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 101,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,115 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 97,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,072 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,066 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,336 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 88,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,569 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,240 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 9,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,012 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 NCC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

GU08 NCC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GU08 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 NCC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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