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OU08 WSD

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

315,802 mi
Last recorded315,802 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WSD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 315,802 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 306,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 306,620 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2021 305,365 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 305,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 303,737 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 302,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 302,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 285,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 284,217 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 284,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 267,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 267,227 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 248,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 227,882 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 227,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 206,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 167,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 119,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,371 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 7 Apr 2014 94,847 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,847 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,923 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WSD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OU08 WSD, 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 WSD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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