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WR08 YLZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,924 mi
Last recorded131,924 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YLZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 131,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,383 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 121,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 97,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 41,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 36,625 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

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 YLZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR08 YLZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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