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2008 Toyota Prius
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342,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old (November2014)
Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (September2011)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old (November2014)
Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (September2011)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old (July2015)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (2014)
incorrect size tyres (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (2014)
incorrect size tyres (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot insecure - preventing ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot insecure - preventing ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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PN08 XHD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 PN08 XHD, 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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PN08 XHD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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