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P221 SVX

1996 Toyota Prius

Blue Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,370 mi
Last recorded194,370 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 194,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 175,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 175,152 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 166,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 154,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 120,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,138 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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P221 SVX is a 1996 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P221 SVX, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P221 SVX registered?

P221 SVX is a 1996 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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