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2008 Toyota Prius
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219,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL Suspension component mounting covered in underseal
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers fitted Unable To See certain testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ALL Suspension component mounting covered in underseal
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers fitted Unable To See certain testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Outer wipers and front - worn - ( required soon )
Items removed from driver's view prior to test prayer ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn - limit - ( required soon ) (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Outer wipers and front - worn - ( required soon )
Items removed from driver's view prior to test prayer ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn - limit - ( required soon ) (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under guards fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/s front tyre worn off inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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WR08 YNU 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 62.5%.
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 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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