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2008 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
398,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides including sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides including sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody general corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody general corrosion
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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PL57 DRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PL57 DRV, 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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PL57 DRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 January 2008.
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