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WR08 YLA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YLA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2025

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 4 Sep 2024 299,940 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2023 261,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 218,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 179,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 145,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,213 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 84,529 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 84,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 79,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 65,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,906 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

addtional vin missing from windscreen

Pass 30 May 2012 51,500 miles

rear parking break has excessive travel

Pass 31 May 2011 46,868 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 YLA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

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

Is WR08 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 YLA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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