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2008 Toyota Prius
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279,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.6 (d))
Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror slightly cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle underbody corroded including suspension components
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.6 (d))
Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror slightly cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
surface rust under the vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
surface rust under the vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
02 sensor missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre pressures low?
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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VN08 FDU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VN08 FDU, 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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VN08 FDU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 June 2008.
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