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2008 Toyota Prius
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ExpiredMileage
334,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper rubber also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (o/s & n/s) (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fog lamp lens outer cover damaged
Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
Rear Wiper blade defective
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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SM08 ZYF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 SM08 ZYF, 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 ZYF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.
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