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DY58 XEG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,959 mi
Last recorded142,959 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 XEG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 142,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,438 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 112,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,777 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,085 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,144 miles

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,170 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,889 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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DY58 XEG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY58 XEG, 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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What year was DY58 XEG registered?

DY58 XEG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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