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DF16 TPY

2016 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,417 mi
Last recorded158,417 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 TPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 158,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,248 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 120,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 7,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,457 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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DF16 TPY is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF16 TPY, 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 DF16 TPY registered?

DF16 TPY is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is DF16 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 TPY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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