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WN08 EEU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

332,579 mi
Last recorded332,579 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 EEU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 332,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 332,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 301,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 274,865 miles

tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)

Fail 28 Jan 2025 274,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 249,045 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 248,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken off axle (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 217,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 192,629 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 191,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 169,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 169,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 165,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 138,330 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 138,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 103,175 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 2 May 2020 102,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 96,844 miles

Front Section Of Exhaust Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 96,844 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Section Of Exhaust Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 85,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 78,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 71,037 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 71,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 24 Apr 2015 63,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,215 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 57,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,826 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre has surface cracks on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,760 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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WN08 EEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN08 EEU, 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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WN08 EEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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