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2008 Toyota Prius
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311,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
exempt from emissions test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight wear and discolouration to front and rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear and discolouration to front and rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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VE08 LGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 VE08 LGN, 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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VE08 LGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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