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2008 Toyota Prius
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163,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (BOX) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front brake has a judder and only just met requirement
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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EF08 KRO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EF08 KRO, 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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EF08 KRO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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