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WR08 YNW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,977 mi
Last recorded176,977 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YNW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 176,977 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Trailing arms Corroded, not seriously weakened both sides

Pass 27 Nov 2024 176,658 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 176,658 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 176,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 176,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 174,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 174,420 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 124,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 118,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 113,125 miles

windscreen scratches

Pass 16 May 2016 102,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has several scratches

Fail 16 May 2016 102,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has several scratches

Pass 26 May 2015 94,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,812 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

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 YNW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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