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RJ58 USU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

270,245 mi
Last recorded270,245 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 USU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 270,245 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 269,308 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 266,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 236,572 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 218,722 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 218,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 199,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 180,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 163,312 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 136,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 124,279 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 124,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 98,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,125 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 USU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

RJ58 USU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 November 2008.

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