MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Corroded under body
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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RK08 SGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 RK08 SGZ, 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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RK08 SGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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