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RE58 PHZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

267,789 mi
Last recorded267,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 PHZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 267,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 264,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 264,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 255,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 254,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 230,317 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 230,132 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner held together by ratchet strap, metral of strap sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 223,902 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 223,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 222,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 222,209 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 200,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 177,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 177,941 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,505 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 154,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 128,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,493 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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RE58 PHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RE58 PHZ, 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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RE58 PHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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