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GU58 PYL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,886 mi
Last recorded134,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 134,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,175 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 131,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,434 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,424 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 113,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,410 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,549 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 PYL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYL, 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 GU58 PYL registered?

GU58 PYL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is GU58 PYL safe to buy?

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