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2008 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses, poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear lens cluster ingress of water
under trays fitted/ engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear lens cluster ingress of water
under trays fitted/ engine covers fitted
Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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AO08 DHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AO08 DHV, 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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What year was AO08 DHV registered?
AO08 DHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 March 2008.
Is AO08 DHV safe to buy?
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