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R701 PHG

1997 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,143 mi
Last recorded54,143 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 PHG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,062 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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R701 PHG is a 1997 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R701 PHG, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R701 PHG registered?

R701 PHG is a 1997 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R701 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 PHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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