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GY58 VXB

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,787 mi
Last recorded152,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 VXB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer doors skin damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2024 152,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer doors skin damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,357 miles

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

Nearside Front outer door skin damaged

Nearside Rear outer door skin damaged

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,665 miles

Front Brake discs very rusty and pads at 5mm

Rear Brake discs very rusty

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyre pressure were low (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,665 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank heat shield come away (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs very rusty and pads at 5mm

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

Rear Brake discs very rusty

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyre pressure were low (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,645 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,295 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer slight damage to wheel rim.

parking brake pedal travel getting long.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,295 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer slight damage to wheel rim.

parking brake pedal travel getting long.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,274 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,219 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 VXB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

GY58 VXB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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