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SH08 GWO

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,407 mi
Last recorded230,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 GWO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 230,407 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 191,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 191,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills subframe Axl undersills arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 187,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 171,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 162,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 152,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 152,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,164 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 120,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Rear Silencer heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,514 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 92,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,056 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,702 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 33,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,606 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,220 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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SH08 GWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH08 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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SH08 GWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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