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HJ58 VLE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,739 mi
Last recorded59,739 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,739 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 59,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,178 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,479 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,678 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 VLE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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