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WJ08 OHP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

245,679 mi
Last recorded245,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OHP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 245,679 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 245,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 225,099 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 224,247 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 208,841 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2016 208,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,856 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 192,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S Front outer CV Joint rubber boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 175,855 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 175,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 160,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 160,226 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,437 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 137,437 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,187 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 69,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,500 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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WJ08 OHP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ08 OHP, 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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WJ08 OHP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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