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WR08 YKS

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

275,744 mi
Last recorded275,744 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 275,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 275,621 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front head lights faded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 241,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 213,273 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 213,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 172,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,959 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 102,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,865 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,358 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 80,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 72,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 61,529 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,778 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,403 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 YKS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

WR08 YKS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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