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WG57 RXC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,332 mi
Last recorded150,332 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 RXC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,332 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 150,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,474 miles

both front headlamp lens slightly dirty

underbody structure corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,748 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,005 miles

some deterioration in both side head light lenses

Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 m.m (5.2.3 (e))

some age cracking both side rear tyres

Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 m.m (5.2.3 (e))

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

some age cracking both side rear tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,841 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 91,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 68,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 62,985 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 26 Nov 2011 56,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,255 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 RXC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WG57 RXC, 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 WG57 RXC registered?

WG57 RXC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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