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LP08 GCU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

280,381 mi
Last recorded280,381 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 280,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 275,678 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 271,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 257,207 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 256,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 231,408 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 189,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 189,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 153,754 miles

Front both front arm bushes filled with grease

Fail 13 Dec 2017 153,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both front arm bushes filled with grease

Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,521 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded, front brake pads low. rear brake discs corroded & rear brake pads scored. front brake imbalance high

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,572 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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LP08 GCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LP08 GCU, 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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LP08 GCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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