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LM16 VAJ

2016 Toyota Prius Plus

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,809 mi
Last recorded183,809 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius Plus113,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 183,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2026 183,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2026 183,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2026 183,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 178,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 178,230 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 174,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 171,613 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 167,463 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 167,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 162,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 159,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 151,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 138,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 132,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,527 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 129,484 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 129,484 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 86,862 miles

Offside Rear lens cover broken

Pass 9 May 2018 86,633 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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LM16 VAJ is a 2016 Toyota Prius Plus in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 113,082 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 Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM16 VAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM16 VAJ registered?

LM16 VAJ is a 2016 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is LM16 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 VAJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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