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2008 Toyota Prius
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237,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
whole underside corroded slightly
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower door corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all repair covered with under seal
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery component area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower door corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Door Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Component Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Axle Corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Axle Mounting Area Along Both Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Under Tray's Fitted
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
under seal protection applied underneath
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush peeling (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded front brake pads are low
oil filter is corroded and leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded front brake pads are low
oil filter is corroded and leaking
n/s wiper blade splitting
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm tread/wall cracking
o/s/r tyre tread/wall cracking
rear brake discs starting to corrode
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
os wiper ok but coming apart
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RY57 LCG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RY57 LCG, 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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RY57 LCG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 February 2008.
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