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HJ58 VLZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

275,368 mi
Last recorded275,368 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 275,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis, suspension components , brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 273,765 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 273,760 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 266,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 251,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 251,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 236,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 221,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 201,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 201,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 192,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 192,269 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 188,486 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 176,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 164,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 164,373 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 146,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 115,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,968 miles

N/S/F- O/S/F- N/S/R Tyres are wearing more on the shoulders

O/S/F Head light aim slightly distorted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/F- O/S/F- N/S/R Tyres are wearing more on the shoulders

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs are worn

n/s/r tyre is cut but not too cords

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,696 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 VLZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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