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DE16 HRJ

2016 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

292,306 mi
Last recorded292,306 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 HRJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 292,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 283,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 283,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 266,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 252,564 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 252,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 236,744 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 235,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 219,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 199,208 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 199,208 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 184,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 173,084 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 160,915 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 160,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 143,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 141,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,642 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,943 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

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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DE16 HRJ is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE16 HRJ, 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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DE16 HRJ is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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