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HJ58 VMU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,679 mi
Last recorded219,679 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 219,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody covered with excessive underseal

Pass 16 May 2022 215,511 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 215,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 212,896 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 212,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 204,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 194,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 178,481 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 173,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 170,457 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Feb 2017 165,810 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,728 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 146,728 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,520 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 131,188 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,103 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,793 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 98,720 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,047 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracking up

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre wall cracking up

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,158 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,697 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,697 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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