Prius steering lock

this is how it works on a 2012 model but not sure if it is the same for older ones, still looking............

UPDATE it does seem the older ones did not have steering locks.

There is Gaz, in situations where the lock has been removed

What you have to bear in mind is that the reason for rejection only applies to certain vehicles
From the manual ;

The inspection of the steering lock only applies to passenger cars with: · a steering lock fitted as standard by the manufacturer, and · four or more wheels, and · not more than 8 passenger seats excluding the driver’s seat, and · first used on or after 1 September 2001.

All cars built after 2001 have to have an immobiliser fitted at factory stage,so yes it's a pass and advise.if lock is removed.
Some imports may not have steering locks fitted as standard,nor is there any requirement to check the operation of a immobiliser or device.
The steering lock removed reason for rejection would only be justified if no other form of immobiliser was attached to the vehicle.
Anyone noticed how the wording has changed in the manual since march.

If you ask me this comes 3rd to bollocks no 2 HID headlamps and no 1 bollocks the HID washers.
Anyone noticed how bmw have stopped fitting these headlamp systems, every 10 plate bmw I've tested ain't got them.

That's not what VOSA have been preaching in the last few years.

When I first started testing light years ago, we used to say "if in doubt, knock it out" i.e. if you were unsure, fail it. It's now gone round full circle but overall is it safer?


Edited to add:

You know you're getting old when you read something back and you sound just like your grandad did!!

That phrase "experience and knowledge" again. So the first time I find a particular thing I have no experience to draw on. That's when I need the manual to be clear and concise, and generally when it's most vague.

Tested a Kia with LED Lighting! 11 month old car, local authority taxi test!

Have no idea how it's supposed to work, but it must have washers, they weren't working so I failed it. Looked like about 20 leds which were sidelights, and got brighter for DRLs, and also another 20 or so which did dip beam, which moved and got brighter for main beam, then moved sideways when the steering was turned. New MoI stating ensure steering is straight before carrying out beam setting!