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HJ58 VMR

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,388 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 115,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,306 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,748 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged unit slightly insecure and taped up ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged unit damage not likely to fall off or cause injueirs ()

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

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

Offside slight damage on front and rear door , not likely to cause injuries

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged unit damage not likely to fall off or cause injueirs ()

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

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

Offside slight damage on front and rear door , not likely to cause injuries

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged unit loose and damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has cut on the tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2018 76,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,522 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,621 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,621 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyres Worn Low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,409 miles

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)

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 VMR 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 75%.

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

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