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RJ58 TJU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 135,734 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,180 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,938 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,757 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,713 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,826 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,825 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,497 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2012 54,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,365 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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RJ58 TJU 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 88.2%.

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 RJ58 TJU, 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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RJ58 TJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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