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NG58 MTZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,067 mi
Last recorded245,067 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 MTZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 245,067 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly across the tread depth (inner edge)

Fail 3 May 2019 244,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Locking device missing from nearside front wishbone ball joint.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 220,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 203,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 185,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 174,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Jul 2017 174,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 13,637 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 108,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,651 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,739 miles

both front tyres cracking and nail in nearside front

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,084 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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NG58 MTZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG58 MTZ, 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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NG58 MTZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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