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GV08 PNN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

208,471 mi
Last recorded208,471 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PNN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 208,471 miles

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

Front both side headlamps have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sills damaged

repairs covered in under seal

under vehicle all suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

Fail 2 Apr 2026 208,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front both side headlamps have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sills damaged

under vehicle all suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 15 Oct 2025 201,442 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front head lights have poor beam condition both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle underneath chassis sills and floor corroded front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake valve sensor link in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake back plates in poor condition both sides

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 190,775 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

under vehicle all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 183,066 miles

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

brake low sensing valve link in poor condition

under vehicle all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 173,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both side headlamp have poor beam

both side sills corroded

brake low sensing valve link in poor condition

under vehicle suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 164,138 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

brake low sensing valve link in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2023 153,966 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover with under seal front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,640 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear both side radius arm bush slightly worn

both side sills and mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 132,114 miles

all suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,184 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear axel bush slightly worn

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 4 May 2021 109,907 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame and wishbones corroded

Offside Side mirror cover in poor condition

Rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,430 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 27 May 2020 95,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,622 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,141 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 28,869 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 28,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,545 miles

both n/s wheels damaged

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 PNN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 GV08 PNN, 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 PNN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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