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GY58 OAJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

243,735 mi
Last recorded243,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 OAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 243,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 229,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2024 213,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 198,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 180,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 163,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

light wear to o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2021 163,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

light wear to o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2020 148,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper slower to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers front door check strap worn

Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,103 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 130,103 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,497 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,375 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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GY58 OAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY58 OAJ, 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 GY58 OAJ registered?

GY58 OAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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