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VU58 XCR

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,749 mi
Last recorded137,749 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XCR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,510 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 118,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,823 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,770 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,718 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars!

Front number plate has damage!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wiper blade split!

Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,718 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars!

Front number plate has damage!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wiper blade split!

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,574 miles

unable to fully check under vehicle due to factory fitted covers

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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VU58 XCR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VU58 XCR, 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 VU58 XCR registered?

VU58 XCR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 XCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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