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PL57 GWF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,537 mi
Last recorded162,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 GWF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 162,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 156,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 149,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 142,507 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 142,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,881 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 127,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,663 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,663 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

aims adjusted.

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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PL57 GWF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PL57 GWF, 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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PL57 GWF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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