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WP08 JZU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,109 mi
Last recorded141,109 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 JZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,109 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 141,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear part of exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear part of exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,394 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,378 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,861 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,861 miles

Nearside Front 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,839 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,323 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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WP08 JZU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP08 JZU, 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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WP08 JZU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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