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SL58 WFR

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

254,633 mi
Last recorded254,633 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 WFR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 254,633 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 234,386 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 234,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 221,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 13 Dec 2023 221,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 25 May 2023 202,863 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 202,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 192,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 29 Sep 2022 192,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 6 Oct 2021 156,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 156,902 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed bonnet (0.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 154,737 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,054 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 148,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,419 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,604 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

emissions not done as running on electric at time of test

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 100,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,931 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 9,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,998 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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SL58 WFR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SL58 WFR, 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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SL58 WFR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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