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GU58 VWP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

255,916 mi
Last recorded255,916 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 255,916 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake sensor link in poor condition

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

head lights have poor beam condition both

Pass 5 Dec 2023 250,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 250,565 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod end locking pin missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 237,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 234,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 234,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 223,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 211,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,355 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 120,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,508 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,450 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,327 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VWP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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