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2008 Toyota Prius
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257,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight rust under vehicle
Nearside 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust heat shield missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle has been under sealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle has been under sealed
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S & N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle has surface rust under body
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bouth front (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bouth rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring broken bouth rear (2.4.C.1a)
front number plate delaminating
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RO08 NHC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 RO08 NHC, 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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RO08 NHC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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