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R178 WFV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,203 mi
Last recorded176,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 WFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 176,203 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 174,434 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 174,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 165,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ODOMETER BUTTON NOT WORKING UNABLE TO OBTAIN MILLAGE

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front RUBBER BUMP STOP SPLIT

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT) (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ODOMETER BUTTON NOT WORKING UNABLE TO OBTAIN MILLAGE

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front RUBBER BUMP STOP SPLIT

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 151,951 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 151,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 145,100 miles

Ofside Front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 140,038 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 140,037 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 132,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 122,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 122,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,850 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 103,184 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,403 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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R178 WFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R178 WFV, 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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R178 WFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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