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2008 Toyota Prius
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317,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody general corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front 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 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure at floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bracket broken away from axle (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Front tyre over 10 yrs old
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front tyre over 10 yrs old
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage bar broken (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired abs link bar broken (1.1.17 (a))
Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel fuel tank heat sheild (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
vehicle underside corrosion to various areas
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Lipped (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Slightly Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)
Condensation In Nearside Headlamp Unit
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Centre And Rear Sections Of Exhaust Heavily Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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SL58 RKN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 SL58 RKN, 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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SL58 RKN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 October 2008.
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