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WR08 YOY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

273,043 mi
Last recorded273,043 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 273,043 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 263,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 259,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 259,372 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 253,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 243,566 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 212,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 211,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 210,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 205,599 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 196,919 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 186,512 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 186,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 177,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 177,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 169,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 159,556 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 159,556 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 154,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 154,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 138,199 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 122,048 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 105,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,531 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 YOY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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