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2008 Toyota Prius
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286,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passenger seat ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passenger seat ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside mirror damaged
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres worn on edges
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU08 BXE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GU08 BXE, 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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What year was GU08 BXE registered?
GU08 BXE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is GU08 BXE safe to buy?
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