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RJ58 UTF

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,853 mi
Last recorded146,853 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 146,853 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front cv gaitor leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2019 146,852 miles

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front cv gaitor leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 345,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 317,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 317,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 280,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 280,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 245,807 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 24,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 809,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 209,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 175,811 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 175,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 140,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,131 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,540 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 UTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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