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2008 Toyota Prius
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161,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front driver side mirror damage
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside corrosion & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Heat shield on fuel tank slight damage
Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also worn on inner and perishing (195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bot nearside and offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to middle and rear exhaust
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside corrosion & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Heat shield on fuel tank slight damage
Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also worn on inner and perishing (195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bot nearside and offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to middle and rear exhaust
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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FN58 TRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 FN58 TRZ, 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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FN58 TRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 December 2008.
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