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GY08 RXR

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RXR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 144,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 144,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 136,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 127,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 119,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,110 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,368 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,282 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 82,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,592 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Aug 2015 72,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre perishing

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,964 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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GY08 RXR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY08 RXR, 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 GY08 RXR registered?

GY08 RXR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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