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HJ58 GUG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,173 mi
Last recorded191,173 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 191,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury

Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 191,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 186,377 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 182,726 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 182,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 172,717 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 171,420 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 153,398 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 152,881 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav / phone holders (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements font wrong (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2018 127,947 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 127,947 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,635 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)

both rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,162 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,584 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 GUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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