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BW57 BLK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,114 mi
Last recorded164,114 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BLK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 164,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 164,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 161,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 152,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 143,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded

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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BW57 BLK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BW57 BLK, 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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BW57 BLK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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