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2008 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ValidMileage
332,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished at small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken off axle (1.1.17 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust heat shield missing
Front Section Of Exhaust Corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Section Of Exhaust Corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/r tyre has surface cracks on outer shoulder
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WN08 EEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WN08 EEU, 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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WN08 EEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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