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GU58 FBD

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,418 mi
Last recorded228,418 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 FBD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 228,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 196,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 161,811 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 161,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 139,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,191 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 109,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cut but no cords showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cut but no cords showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,525 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,260 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,015 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 41,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FBD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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