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GU08 XGN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XGN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,438 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,670 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,688 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

GU08 XGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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