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HG08 WGZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Yellow Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,978 mi
Last recorded182,978 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 182,978 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn close to legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 18 Mar 2025 182,526 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 180,526 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 174,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2024 174,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 167,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 159,216 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 158,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 150,187 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 147,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 138,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 128,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread

Offside Sill damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,904 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 109,641 miles

Nail in osr tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2014 98,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,438 miles

Powersteering fluid low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,520 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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HG08 WGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Yellow with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG08 WGZ, 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 HG08 WGZ registered?

HG08 WGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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