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J888 CLH

2006 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 CLH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 169,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 169,313 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 166,593 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 166,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 145,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread over spray of paint (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low both edges strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2022 100,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,104 miles

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 60,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on sidewall and tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,319 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre size diffrent on front and rear axles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre size diffrent on front and rear axles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,093 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,580 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not to cords

Cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall not to cords

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,524 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 35,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 39,111 miles

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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J888 CLH is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 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 J888 CLH, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J888 CLH is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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