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2008 Toyota Prius
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343,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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osr tyre tread bulging-uneven wear
wipers poor,underbody-suspension-pipes-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,oil spill,engine area rattle,bodywork neglected,suspension-brake rattle,ns reg light inop,front steering arm joints play,nsf shocker damp,front D bushes play
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
osr tyre tread bulging-uneven wear
wipers poor,underbody-suspension-pipes-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,oil spill,engine area rattle,bodywork neglected,suspension-brake rattle,ns reg light inop,front steering arm joints play,nsf shocker damp,front D bushes play
brakes-bearings noisy,front suspension arm bushes splitting,puncture nsr tyre,rear axle mounts rusting,both front steering arm joints play,ns mirror taped up
fuse-relay box cover missing,inner wings-arches-sills-underbody-suspension-axle-subframe-brakes-back plates-arms-pipes-running gear rusting,oil spill,brake discs scored-pitting
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor-inner sill split (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached front lower trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brakes-bearings-suspension noisy,suspension-arms-springs-underbody-running gear rusting,battery low
oil dirty,front suspension arm bushes poor,osf steering arm joint play,ns mirror taped up,nsr tyre puncture,front calliper housing wearing-rattle,brake pads uneven wear-discs scored-pitting
os aim minimum,osf tyre low tread,rear brake pipes rusting,front outer cv boots damp-greasy,nsf wiring under arch needs securing
ref vt doc
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords out ! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
battery weak,engine oil maxed,tracking requires attention,rear axle bushes poor,underbody-arches-units-suspension-pipes-running gear rusting-covers fitted,front reg plate
osf track rod boot greasy,osf spot light poor
ref vt30
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
drivers headlamp aim bottomed out,front reg plate poor,underbody-units-suspension-springs-arms-sills rusting,brake pipes greased over,osf balljoint greasy
rear brake pads uneven wear,front brake calliper units worn-rattling in housings,rear axle bushes poor,tracking requires attention
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FE08 XGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc 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 FE08 XGF, 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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FE08 XGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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