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WR08 XZJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,643 mi
Last recorded237,643 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 XZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 237,643 miles

(front & rear suspension including subframes are corroded) + (under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle) + (o/s/f track rod end nut i secured with locking device but slightly damaged)

Fail 5 Feb 2024 237,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft securing bolt loose o/s/f + n/s/f locking device not engaged (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

(front & rear suspension including subframes are corroded) + (under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle)

Pass 1 Feb 2023 231,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 223,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 218,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 213,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 194,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 194,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 176,906 miles

Engine Management light ON

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 166,334 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 166,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 149,330 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 149,330 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,331 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 113,329 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2012 59,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 88,883 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front fog light lenses cracked

near side front brake discs scored

stone chips in windsvreen

Fail 18 May 2011 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front fog light lenses cracked

near side front brake discs scored

stone chips in windsvreen

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 XZJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WR08 XZJ, 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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What year was WR08 XZJ registered?

WR08 XZJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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