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MV58 YGC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,178 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 116,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,166 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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 17 May 2017 100,564 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 100,564 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,352 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 92,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,204 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres cracked

no smoking signs fitted ( TAXI FAIL )

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,645 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,119 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leaking from water pump

Engine oil level very low

O/S/F tyre worn very low to edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,119 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leaking from water pump

Engine oil level very low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre worn very low to edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,256 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YGC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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