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WG08 UJY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,507 mi
Last recorded182,507 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 182,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 182,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 175,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 149,460 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,340 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 129,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 118,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,566 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,116 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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WG08 UJY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG08 UJY, 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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WG08 UJY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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