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GV08 XNB

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

249,812 mi
Last recorded249,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XNB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 249,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 242,293 miles

Front bumper crack.

Offside Front wing mirror crack

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 242,293 miles

Front bumper crack.

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

Offside Front wing mirror crack

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 228,839 miles

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

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brake and fuel line rusty

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

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2020 222,898 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brake and fuel line rusty

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Both sides (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 222,732 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brake and fuel line rusty

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Both sides (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 211,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 206,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 146,756 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 146,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,902 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2012 20,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,152 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 XNB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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