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WP08 ORS

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,119 mi
Last recorded138,119 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 ORS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Under side of vehicle and suspension corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,114 miles

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 108,114 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 95,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,289 miles

both front head light lens are slightly deteriorated,but not excessive.

both front/both rear brake discs are wearing ,but not excessive at test.

both front/both rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 22 May 2020 80,183 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,166 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 75,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,550 miles

corrosion through out vehicle

eml on

front number loose

slight blow from mid to rear exhaust joint

wiper split

Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

wiper split

corrosion through out vehicle

eml on

front number loose

slight blow from mid to rear exhaust joint

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,028 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge/ low

nsr tyre low on pressure inflated for mot

object in nsr tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,308 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 63,308 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,330 miles

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

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

front number plate loose

nsf side lamp inop tapped now working

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,521 miles

front number plate loose

object in nsr tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,484 miles

front number plate loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,791 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edges

nsr tyre cut in tread

osr tyre cut in tread and appears low on pressure

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 ORS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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