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MJ58 XEL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,711 mi
Last recorded186,711 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 186,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 175,783 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 115,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 159,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 136,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 121,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 114,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,880 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 100,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 92,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,317 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,009 miles

rear reg plate poorely secured

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 XEL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ58 XEL, 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 MJ58 XEL registered?

MJ58 XEL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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