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GV08 PNY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,895 mi
Last recorded173,895 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PNY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 173,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 173,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 168,966 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 168,966 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 165,154 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 160,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 153,432 miles

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,008 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides linkage ball joints worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,090 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,465 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints linkages (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 75,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,303 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads over 90% worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear outer sil damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PNY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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