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2008 Toyota Prius
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309,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody corrosion covered in underseal
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear axle corroddid
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear axle corroddid
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear (outer body under passenger door) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear (inner), o/s rear (inner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play in both rear axle bushes
undertrays fitted
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places and by axle mounting brackets both sides (6.1.B.2)
engine covers undertrays fitted covering floor pan
fuel filler pipe corroded
rear axle and support brace corroded
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places and by axle mounting brackets both sides (6.1.B.2)
engine covers undertrays fitted covering floor pan
fuel filler pipe corroded
rear axle and support brace corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
fuel filler (neck) pipes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
fuel filler (neck) pipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WR08 YLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WR08 YLJ, 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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WR08 YLJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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