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2008 Toyota Prius
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ValidMileage
160,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in various places.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advise front brake disc's corroded
Advise front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.
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MV08 DVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 MV08 DVG, 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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What year was MV08 DVG registered?
MV08 DVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.
Is MV08 DVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV08 DVG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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