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WR08 YMO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 115,154 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 110,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 104,709 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 100,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 96,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,524 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,072 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,078 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,582 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 55,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 47,974 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 47,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,525 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 YMO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

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

Is WR08 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 YMO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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