MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Centre Rear removed seat obstructing correct use of centre rear seat belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kerb damage on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure kerb damage on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Rear removed seat obstructing correct use of centre rear seat belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kerb damage on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
WINDSCREEN SRATCHED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW
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SM08 VRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM08 VRL, 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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SM08 VRL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 July 2008.
Is SM08 VRL safe to buy?
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