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PG08 WXH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

317,004 mi
Last recorded317,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 WXH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 317,004 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 295,213 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 295,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 278,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 255,793 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 255,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 232,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 213,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 190,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 188,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 167,398 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 167,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 143,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,532 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 117,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,878 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 108,878 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,182 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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PG08 WXH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PG08 WXH, 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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PG08 WXH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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