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2008 Toyota Prius
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182,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOT SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOT SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front tyre inner/outer treads balding/cuts
under trays /engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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SO08 KNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SO08 KNV, 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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SO08 KNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 August 2008.
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