MOT Status
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366,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear both side brake back plate corroded and in poor condition
under vehicle all suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Rear both side rear axel bush worn
both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal
exhaust heat cover slightly insecure under fuel tank
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear radius arm bush worn
both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front both side anti roll link dust cover slightly damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both side radius arm bush worn
both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded
suspension component's slightly corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear radius arm bush slightly worn
both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure under fuel tank
Rear radius arm bush slightly worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GU08 BYR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BYR, 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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GU08 BYR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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