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WG08 ZHZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

243,214 mi
Last recorded243,214 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZHZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 243,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 211,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 182,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 182,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 158,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 139,224 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 139,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,139 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,645 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,731 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WG08 ZHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG08 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

WG08 ZHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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