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GV08 XMA

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,686 mi
Last recorded81,686 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XMA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,686 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,771 miles

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

ns and os headlamps lens's milky

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, osf following (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 48,570 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced milky lens's (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear badly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, osf following (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 37,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perishing. nsr has 2 x nails in

Pass 2 May 2018 26,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child locks on

oil is a little over max

tyres all starting to crack due to age but cords not showing

Pass 26 May 2017 21,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 16,069 miles

OSF tyre outer edge wearing.

Pass 13 May 2015 11,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,830 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 XMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

GV08 XMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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