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WG57 BLJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

285,007 mi
Last recorded285,007 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 BLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 285,007 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 285,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 258,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 238,547 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 238,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 225,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 210,341 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 210,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 190,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 140,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,628 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,129 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 33,666 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,186 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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WG57 BLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG57 BLJ, 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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WG57 BLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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