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RO08 GZK

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GZK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 139,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,540 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 134,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,089 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2021 128,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,343 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 124,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 78,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,120 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs poor / pitted

Pass 13 May 2011 42,032 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 42,032 miles

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

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

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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RO08 GZK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO08 GZK, 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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RO08 GZK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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