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HJ58 GUC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263,715 mi
Last recorded263,715 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 GUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 263,715 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under body surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2026 263,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under body surface rust

Pass 13 Aug 2025 238,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 203,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 167,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,455 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,446 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,539 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 58,539 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,025 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,247 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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HJ58 GUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ58 GUC, 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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HJ58 GUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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