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R168 AAC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,095 mi
Last recorded164,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 AAC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 164,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake disc corroded on braking surface

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,812 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 122,812 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,494 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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R168 AAC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 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 R168 AAC, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R168 AAC registered?

R168 AAC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is R168 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 AAC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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