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R997 UOD

1998 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,614 mi
Last recorded65,614 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Prius72,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 UOD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,614 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,549 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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R997 UOD is a 1998 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 72,189 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 R997 UOD, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R997 UOD registered?

R997 UOD is a 1998 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R997 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 UOD 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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