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2008 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
both sides under trays insecure & hanging down
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs worn and lipped
front ttyres wearing thin on inner edges
front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper rubber split
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MD08 KGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 MD08 KGY, 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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MD08 KGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is MD08 KGY safe to buy?
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