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WR08 YLK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,612 mi
Last recorded228,612 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YLK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 228,612 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 228,612 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ns rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 209,539 miles

slight play in n/s/f

Pass 19 Nov 2020 188,651 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 188,650 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,029 miles

front brake pads are low and brake discs showing a wear lip

n/side rear brake disc showing scoring and pitting

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,926 miles

n/s rear brake disc showing slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2013 38,895 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear band and n/s rear tyre showing cracking advise replacement

Pass 11 May 2012 36,208 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 32,450 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 YLK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

Is WR08 YLK safe to buy?

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