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GU58 YFA

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

280,797 mi
Last recorded280,797 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 280,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 240,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 185,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 145,081 miles

electric no emission

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,145 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,368 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,802 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,802 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 YFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

GU58 YFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is GU58 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 YFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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