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2008 Toyota Prius
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284,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear underbody corroded
Body slightly corroded
Offside Front Inner rod has slight play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension & Braking components slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Both headlights deterioated
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underbody suspension & Braking components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides
Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both side bushes (2.5.A.1a)
under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)
nearside front bearing very slightly noise
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
rear discs pitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.
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HD57 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 HD57 GOU, 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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HD57 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 February 2008.
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