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DG58 VPR

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,291 mi
Last recorded178,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VPR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 178,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 174,490 miles

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 162,086 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 153,599 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 153,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,012 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 142,012 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 131,761 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 125,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,427 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,618 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,713 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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DG58 VPR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG58 VPR, 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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DG58 VPR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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