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WM08 LLF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

183,078 mi
Last recorded183,078 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 LLF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 183,078 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f wing damaged but is secure and no sharp edges

Fail 3 Aug 2026 182,123 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f wing damaged but is secure and no sharp edges

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 150,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 143,858 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 143,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 141,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 139,741 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 139,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,100 miles

Front headlamps require a polish headlamp aim ok

Front windscreen has minor chip( zone a ) and to the nsf

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Fail 13 Nov 2018 138,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps require a polish headlamp aim ok

Front windscreen has minor chip( zone a ) and to the nsf

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 136,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,883 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 135,870 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 126,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,442 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,324 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,808 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,693 miles

front discs worn & corroded & pads low recomend.

n/s wiper smearing.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn & corroded & pads low recomend.

n/s wiper smearing.

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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WM08 LLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WM08 LLF, 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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WM08 LLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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