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WR08 ASU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,101 mi
Last recorded207,101 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 ASU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 207,101 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 207,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 199,721 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 199,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 192,759 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 192,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 187,043 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 187,043 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 179,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 169,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 153,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,548 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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WR08 ASU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR08 ASU, 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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WR08 ASU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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