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DK58 VJG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

242,743 mi
Last recorded242,743 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 VJG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 242,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 237,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 237,870 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 214,689 miles

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded

head-lights deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 180,690 miles

offside and nearside front c.v.gators leaking

slight brake inbalance (front)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 162,519 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear shock absorber misting with oil (weak)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 162,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/55r16

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear shock absorber misting with oil (weak)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 144,718 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

slight misting of oil around nearside front shock absorber

wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,373 miles

coil springs corroded

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

slight midsting of oil around offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Fail 28 Oct 2013 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/55r16

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

coil springs corroded

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

slight midsting of oil around offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,698 miles

front lower arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,767 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly worn

slight misting of oil around offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,971 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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DK58 VJG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 DK58 VJG, 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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DK58 VJG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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