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RE58 VLN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,360 mi
Last recorded262,360 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VLN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 262,360 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'c'

Fail 10 Sep 2018 262,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'c'

Pass 28 Mar 2018 254,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 254,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 244,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 229,534 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 229,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 205,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 180,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 163,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 157,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 156,256 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 156,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,591 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 114,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,303 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 109,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,312 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)

front brake discs are worn, rear discs are discoloured

Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are worn, rear discs are discoloured

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 VLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RE58 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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