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2008 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
MINOR SURFACE RUST ALL OVER THE CAR AND CAR COMPONENTS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
SURFACE RUST AT REAR
Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
SURFACE RUST AT REAR
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front disks worn need changing
rear drivers wheel slight binding
noise manifold/heatshield area
o/s/f brake noise/bind,disc corroded,front brake imbalance
rear inner sills/chassis corrosion
unable to assess some items/areas due to covers
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front pads getting low
rear disc's slightly corroded
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BW57 BKN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BW57 BKN, 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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BW57 BKN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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