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MV58 BGF

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,983 mi
Last recorded220,983 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 BGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 220,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 211,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 211,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 198,416 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 198,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 184,673 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 166,450 miles

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

nearside lower door sill damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 166,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside lower door sill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 154,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 154,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,562 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 23 Jan 2013 906,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,769 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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MV58 BGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV58 BGF, 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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MV58 BGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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