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BP57 VFV

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are worn on raised edges

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are discoloured

both rear tyres are bald on inner raised sections

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn on raised edges

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are discoloured

both rear tyres are bald on inner raised sections

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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BP57 VFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP57 VFV, 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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What year was BP57 VFV registered?

BP57 VFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is BP57 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 VFV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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