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FG58 RXL

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

295,147 mi
Last recorded295,147 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 RXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 295,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 285,816 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 280,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 280,012 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 274,268 miles

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 260,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 256,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 246,333 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 237,294 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 237,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 215,979 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 215,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 204,941 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 192,899 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 179,037 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 179,031 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 165,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 16,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 140,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,631 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,438 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,358 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,491 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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FG58 RXL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG58 RXL, 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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FG58 RXL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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