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WR08 YOO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

247,567 mi
Last recorded247,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YOO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 247,567 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 232,627 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps has poor beam

Fail 17 Jan 2025 232,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps has poor beam

Pass 17 Jan 2024 228,220 miles

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

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2023 225,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides o/s & n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

engine mil lamp illuminated then rectified itself

Pass 19 Jan 2022 216,790 miles

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

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

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

engine MIL lamp illuminated then rectified itself

Pass 19 Jan 2021 203,172 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 203,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 188,330 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 179,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 165,097 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 155,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 155,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 155,435 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage REAR BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 139,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,949 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,285 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 45,661 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 YOO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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