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RO08 WRL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,604 mi
Last recorded92,604 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 WRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 92,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 92,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at the rear to the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at the rear to the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,967 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 31,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,152 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,693 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R tyre worn on edge.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 24,081 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,020 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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RO08 WRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RO08 WRL, 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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RO08 WRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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