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2008 Toyota Prius
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ValidMileage
117,908 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
suspension component corroded slightly
Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
child seats fitted seat belts not tested
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
child seats fitted seat belts not tested
engine covers fitted
offside front tyre is wearing on the inside
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine covers fitted
offside front tyre is wearing on the inside
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
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FG08 HVB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 July 2008.
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