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2008 Toyota Prius
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345,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2014)
Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2012)
Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Rear close to 10yrs old
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front close to 10yrs old
Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Rear close to 10yrs old
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front close to 10yrs old
Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired ex worn (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end also nut incomplete (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both side inner sill corroded
Front Suspension arm 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 Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed incorrect vin no on wing (0.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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FP58 AVU 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 FP58 AVU, 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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FP58 AVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2008.
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