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WJ08 UBA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,073 mi
Last recorded166,073 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 166,073 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 164,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 164,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 163,552 miles

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

headlamp lenses frosted causing a poor beam image

oil around engine

Pass 8 Jan 2020 161,655 miles

both front and rear no plates worn damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2020 161,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear no plates worn damaged

both sides outer sill covers fitted and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 147,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 147,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,659 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,694 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,694 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,478 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre devoid of tresd on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,239 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 UBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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