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WR08 YHC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,156 mi
Last recorded96,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YHC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 96,156 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 88,817 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 87,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,693 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 84,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 81,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,102 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 77,060 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 77,060 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 74,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 74,600 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 71,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,096 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,121 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,625 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 43,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 43,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 34,191 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 24,431 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 YHC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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