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AJ55 PAL

2016 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,732 mi
Last recorded118,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PAL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 118,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,224 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread is slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread is slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre starting to wear low

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Apr 2018 27,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tyre starting to wear low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,909 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AJ55 PAL is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 87,781 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 AJ55 PAL, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Prius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ55 PAL registered?

AJ55 PAL is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is AJ55 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 PAL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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