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RJ58 TPZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,759 mi
Last recorded168,759 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 168,759 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 160,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,766 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 116,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,186 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,241 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,316 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,697 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,648 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,886 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,231 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 TPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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