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LR58 VYV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,520 mi
Last recorded157,520 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VYV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 157,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 157,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 139,959 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 139,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section silencer and rear section blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 123,622 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 109,971 miles

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

Engine bay fuse box cover missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 96,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 96,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 91,481 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,319 miles

Rear brake pads worn very low!

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,654 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,739 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 56,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,360 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,832 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 44,703 miles

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

offside front tyre very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 5 Oct 2012 32,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,558 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

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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LR58 VYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR58 VYV, 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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What year was LR58 VYV registered?

LR58 VYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LR58 VYV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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