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GU08 UYP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,050 mi
Last recorded124,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 124,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,071 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,650 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

slight damage to webbing on nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

GU08 UYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is GU08 UYP safe to buy?

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