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2008 Toyota Prius
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257,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2010)
Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2011)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at small end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front tyre over 10rs old (July2010)
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2010)
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2011)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
front and rear brake discs slightly worn
slight play in n/f steering arm
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre has deep cuts
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cuts on nearside front tyre wall
rear no. plate starting to deteriate
some pitting/ surface corrosion on rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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FL08 DMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FL08 DMY, 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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FL08 DMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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