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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all 4 side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all 4 side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underbody suspension components corroded
Front Position lamp not working ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underbody suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front headlight lenses dull
engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
vehicle underside has slight corrosion visible
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear axle level sensor broken
slight corrosion noted on underside and suspension components
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear axle level sensor broken
slight corrosion noted on underside and suspension components
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs pitted
heat shied loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust corroded plus slight blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
heat shied loose
nearside front to rear pipe has slight corrosion
rear brake discs are pitted
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
nearside front to rear pipe has slight corrosion
rear brake discs are pitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear wiper blade torn
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SM08 XMW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2008.
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