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RE58 VLS

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

279,425 mi
Last recorded279,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VLS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 279,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 279,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 255,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 255,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 230,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 198,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 174,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2019 155,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 131,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,534 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 100,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and as a temp repair in outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 70,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,552 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 VLS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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