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PY08 GWO

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,756 mi
Last recorded118,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 GWO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,673 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PY08 GWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PY08 GWO, 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 PY08 GWO registered?

PY08 GWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is PY08 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 GWO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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