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PL08 GXK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,914 mi
Last recorded167,914 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GXK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2024 167,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 162,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 158,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 148,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,440 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,086 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,560 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,025 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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PL08 GXK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL08 GXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 GXK registered?

PL08 GXK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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