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RE08 WZY

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

277,411 mi
Last recorded277,411 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 WZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 277,411 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 260,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 247,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 232,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 220,276 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 220,271 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 205,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 198,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 181,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 167,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 144,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 104,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 75,995 miles

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

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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RE08 WZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RE08 WZY, 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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What year was RE08 WZY registered?

RE08 WZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is RE08 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 WZY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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