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WG08 YEJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,359 mi
Last recorded133,359 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YEJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,698 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,462 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,725 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,335 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YEJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YEJ, 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 WG08 YEJ registered?

WG08 YEJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 YEJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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