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MV58 VJX

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

389,411 mi
Last recorded389,411 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VJX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 389,411 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear underside corrosion/swelling

Pass 23 Dec 2020 381,258 miles

Chasissd undersealed

Fail 23 Dec 2020 381,258 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre got squeeky noise

prescribe areas underside are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 369,169 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 369,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in steering rack inner joint ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 350,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 333,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 301,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 284,297 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 284,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 269,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 269,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 252,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 235,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 215,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 184,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 159,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2015 130,628 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,811 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,110 miles

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

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

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 VJX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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