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2008 Toyota Prius
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199,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underneath has corrosion
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underneath has corrosion
vehicle underbody corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both Front Headlights Dull
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing From Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Both Front Headlights Dull
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre low prss
Offside Front tyre low prss
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise underside trays full of shingle.
advise n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge.
advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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PY08 FPG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PY08 FPG, 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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PY08 FPG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 May 2008.
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