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WR08 HLF

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,277 mi
Last recorded196,277 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HLF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 196,277 miles

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 75,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 72,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 63,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,596 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 HLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR08 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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