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GU58 FFG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

290,127 mi
Last recorded290,127 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 290,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 243,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 216,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 192,789 miles

Front Headlamps cloudy/ Beam pattern just met requirments

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2020 192,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers blades smearing screen

Pass 11 May 2019 161,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern just met

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cut present in sidewall

Fail 9 May 2019 161,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern just met

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ Minor cut present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ Various cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cut present in sidewall

Pass 14 May 2018 136,823 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 136,821 miles

Braking system leaking Rear calipers covered in brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,961 miles

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight damage

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,973 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)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,339 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 46,651 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,872 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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GU58 FFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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