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GU58 AOB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,679 mi
Last recorded202,679 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AOB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 202,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 202,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 169,119 miles

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

both front shock absorber boots are deteriorated

both rear tyres are the incorrect size for the car but the same on the axle

rear coil springs and rear axle beam torsion bar are corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 169,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

both front shock absorber boots are deteriorated

both rear tyres are the incorrect size for the car but the same on the axle

oil and coolant levels are low

rear coil springs and rear axle beam torsion bar are corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,299 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 130,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,762 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight surface cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU58 AOB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GU58 AOB, 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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GU58 AOB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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