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GU58 VEV

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,675 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,640 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 10 Oct 2017 87,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre but no tread on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre but no tread on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,045 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,138 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 VEV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

GU58 VEV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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