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SB08 GVG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 GVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 79,375 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s and n/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 69,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,789 miles

All 4 tires starting to cracking in tread 195/55/16

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to come away (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 59,288 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 49,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,117 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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SB08 GVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SB08 GVG, 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 SB08 GVG registered?

SB08 GVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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