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WR08 YMT

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

312,916 mi
Last recorded312,916 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 312,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 296,977 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 287,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 245,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 199,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 199,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front body cross member damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2020 166,029 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 132,622 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

slight head lamp discoulor

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,714 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,320 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 93,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,070 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2017 82,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,877 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 54,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,380 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,777 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 YMT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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