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MJ58 PGX

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

256,970 mi
Last recorded256,970 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 PGX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 256,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 250,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 238,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 223,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 217,738 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 217,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 204,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 196,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 178,020 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 179,018 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 168,016 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 168,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 165,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 146,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 131,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

This vehicle is Hybrid and hence exempt from emission test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,210 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,299 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,720 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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MJ58 PGX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,796cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ58 PGX, 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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MJ58 PGX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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