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OU08 WPP

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,556 mi
Last recorded247,556 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WPP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 247,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 247,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 234,003 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 234,003 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 220,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 220,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 206,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 192,679 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged n

Nearside Rear Lens Slightly Cracked

Under body corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 170,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 160,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted so unable to fully check seatbelts

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,593 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,934 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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OU08 WPP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU08 WPP, 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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OU08 WPP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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