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WR08 YLJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

309,095 mi
Last recorded309,095 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 309,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2024 304,123 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroddid

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 304,123 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroddid

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 303,876 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 303,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear (outer body under passenger door) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 276,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 271,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 247,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 243,585 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 221,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 221,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 178,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,902 miles

slight play in both rear axle bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,998 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places and by axle mounting brackets both sides (6.1.B.2)

engine covers undertrays fitted covering floor pan

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear axle and support brace corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,998 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places and by axle mounting brackets both sides (6.1.B.2)

engine covers undertrays fitted covering floor pan

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear axle and support brace corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel filler (neck) pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 119,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel filler (neck) pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 83,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 83,016 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 68,950 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 51,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,796 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 YLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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