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GV08 OLC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

210,280 mi
Last recorded210,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OLC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 210,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre almost 20yrs old (March2006)

Pass 23 May 2025 199,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 190,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre over ten years old (2011)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 190,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre over ten years old (2011)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 187,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 178,904 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 178,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 161,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 161,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 131,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 130,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired nut loose on bottom ball joint (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 74,922 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 59,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2014 50,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2013 41,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,219 miles

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

rear brake discs scorded

nearside front tyre has been repaired to close to edge

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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GV08 OLC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV08 OLC, 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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GV08 OLC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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