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GV08 ZZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,297 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,896 miles

Nearside front spot/fog lamp broken/inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front spot/fog lamp broken/inop

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inside shoulder

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,555 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 52,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,564 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

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 ZZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

GV08 ZZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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