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PE08 UWR

2008 Toyota Prius

White Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

311,983 mi
Last recorded311,983 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 UWR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 311,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Light Corrosion To Rear Suspension

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill/ Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill/ Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Number Plate LIGHT Dim

Pass 25 Jun 2025 301,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

registration plate lights poor output

Fail 25 Jun 2025 301,078 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

registration plate lights poor output

Pass 22 Jul 2024 295,579 miles

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 295,579 miles

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 284,842 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 284,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 268,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 247,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 231,129 miles

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2020 231,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2020 229,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 228,611 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 189,552 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 189,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,894 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,998 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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PE08 UWR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PE08 UWR, 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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PE08 UWR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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