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WR08 GVA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,888 mi
Last recorded178,888 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 GVA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 178,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 178,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 177,061 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 177,061 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 166,074 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 166,073 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,262 miles

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

Oil level low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,243 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre outer edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,430 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,945 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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WR08 GVA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR08 GVA, 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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WR08 GVA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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