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GJ58 WNU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,157 mi
Last recorded146,157 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 WNU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 146,157 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 140,771 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 137,480 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,923 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 123,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 114,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,923 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 98,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,772 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,777 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,196 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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GJ58 WNU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ58 WNU, 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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GJ58 WNU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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