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AR15 SAU

2016 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

266,150 mi
Last recorded266,150 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR15 SAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 266,150 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 252,553 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Feb 2025 239,978 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Aug 2024 224,254 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Feb 2024 210,483 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Aug 2023 198,265 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 17 Feb 2023 187,504 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Aug 2022 171,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Feb 2022 151,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 151,271 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple,inner edge worn/has crack. ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 131,453 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple,inner edge worn/has crack. ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 24 Aug 2020 98,023 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slight wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slight wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,972 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 63,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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AR15 SAU is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AR15 SAU, 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 AR15 SAU registered?

AR15 SAU is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AR15 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR15 SAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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