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RJ58 TPY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,992 mi
Last recorded171,992 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 171,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2025 171,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 157,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 142,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,892 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 28,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other 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 TPY, 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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What year was RJ58 TPY registered?

RJ58 TPY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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