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2008 Toyota Prius
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268,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bent up bracket almost snapped off (1.1.17 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% - low reading from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% - low reading from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside rear (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine covers fitted.
tow bar not fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side tyre worn on inner edge
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KS08 VNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 KS08 VNL, 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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KS08 VNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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