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2008 Toyota Prius
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ExpiredMileage
311,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass has a crack on top left of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass has a crack on top left of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle tested in wet weather conditions
Wipers smearing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Engine management lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offisde and Nearside Discs rusty
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GU58 DTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 GU58 DTY, 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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GU58 DTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 September 2008.
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