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WJ08 WSO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

286,429 mi
Last recorded286,429 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WSO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 286,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tail light lenz crack

Pass 23 May 2024 272,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 256,149 miles

Exhaust has minor leak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 242,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 230,835 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 230,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 216,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 196,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,292 miles

Rear backbox minor leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 131,916 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner/outer edges wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,161 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,161 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,509 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 WSO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WJ08 WSO, 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 WJ08 WSO registered?

WJ08 WSO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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