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WP08 YFG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

256,535 mi
Last recorded256,535 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 256,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 242,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 242,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 230,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 210,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 176,095 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 160,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 139,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 116,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 116,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 89,003 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 87,008 miles

Engine Oil level low

Front number plate cracked

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 53,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,802 miles

SNOW TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXIL ONLY AND SHOULD ONLY BE FITTED AS SET OF 4

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,900 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,474 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 YFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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