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MV58 VGM

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,594 mi
Last recorded218,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VGM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 218,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 179,347 miles

front brake balance at 22%

Fail 9 Jan 2017 179,347 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,138 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 144,554 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 126,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 126,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 106,603 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,620 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 VGM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV58 VGM, 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 MV58 VGM registered?

MV58 VGM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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