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WR08 GVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 GVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 127,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 127,093 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,685 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 111,078 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath car slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 111,078 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath car slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 108,918 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 99,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 88,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD PRIOR TO MOT TEST

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD PRIOR TO MOT TEST

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 75,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lens unit damage

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,819 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,638 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 GVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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