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GY08 YNN

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YNN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 83,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 76,582 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,283 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,166 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 58,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,202 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 41,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 36,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,380 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,824 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 23,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,194 miles

osf fog lamp cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf fog lamp cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,145 miles

osf fog lamp cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,363 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

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 YNN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YNN, 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 YNN registered?

GY08 YNN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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