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2008 Toyota Prius
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under vehicle corrosion
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))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable items
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable items
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF + OSF TYRES BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear General condition of under body corroded.
Rear brake discs scored.
Rear coil springs slightly corroded.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear General condition of under body corroded.
Rear brake discs scored.
Rear coil springs slightly corroded.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.
Rear brake discs scored.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.
Rear brake discs scored.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Accident damaged
Some vehicle underside components corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Accident damaged
Some vehicle underside components corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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FG08 EKW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FG08 EKW, 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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FG08 EKW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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