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WG08 YPH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,481 mi
Last recorded72,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YPH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 66,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 59,734 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 55,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 46,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,751 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 35,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,079 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,537 miles

Midd to rear exhaust rusty.

O/s wiper rubber split but still clears screen advise to replace.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 19,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WG08 YPH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

WG08 YPH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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