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2008 Toyota Prius
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149,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure heat cover near fuel tank loose hitting moving parts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dirty (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust rattle,bulbs dimming,tracking required
nsr door rattly when closed,ns washer jet weak,rear wiper poor,boot tray damp oily,headlamps clouding,front tyre treads uneven wear,front discs pitting scoring,underbody-axle-pipes-exhaust-suspension-running gear rusting
nsr door rattle.rear wiper split,underbody-suspension-axle-running gear rusting,nsr tyre cracking-tread uneven wear,front linkbar rubbers greasy,tracking required,steering wobble at low speeds
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate-reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test stopped revs up n down (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aims need resetting before retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern issue-bulb fitting error-lense dirty (4.1.2 (c))
nsr door rattle.rear wiper split,underbody-suspension-axle-running gear rusting,nsr tyre cracking-tread uneven wear,front linkbar rubbers greasy,exhaust rattle,service due oil dark
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All suspension components corroded.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
both front Tyre's has a cuts on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
both front Tyre's has a cuts on sidewalls
nearside front Tyre has a slight cut in sidewall
offside rear stop lamp slight cracked
nearside front Tyre has slight cuts on sidewall
offside rear lamp slight cracked
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front Tyre has slight cuts on sidewall
offside rear lamp slight cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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HJ58 GUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 HJ58 GUE, 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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HJ58 GUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 September 2008.
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