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WR57 YGC

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,256 mi
Last recorded148,256 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 YGC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 148,256 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 132,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,456 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 117,456 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 117,449 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 114,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged s-wall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 114,854 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged s-wall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 114,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 112,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

Fail 30 May 2022 112,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,931 miles

Offside Front play in steering arm

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,905 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated but has a beam pattern

Slight play detected in offside front rack end

Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,691 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure (rear)

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,089 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 93,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,246 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,208 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,208 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 58,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,300 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,944 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 43,940 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake binding so much that vehicle difficult to drive

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,214 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Parking brake application uneven

Fail 14 Nov 2011 36,214 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade split

Parking brake application uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,586 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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WR57 YGC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WR57 YGC, 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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WR57 YGC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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