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GV08 PVX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,974 mi
Last recorded51,974 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,974 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,542 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre close to the wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,080 miles

n/s/f brake disc grooved-lipped

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,708 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,707 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

steering rack inner joint have play

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,011 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 22,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,008 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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GV08 PVX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PVX, 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 GV08 PVX registered?

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

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