CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR08 YLN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,392 mi
Last recorded101,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YLN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 101,392 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,968 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 90,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,426 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 63,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,407 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR08 YLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR08 YLN?

You can check the full history of WR08 YLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR08 YLN registered?

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

Is WR08 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 YLN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR08 YLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR08 YLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.