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R998 LPD

1998 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Prius72,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 LPD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 108,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R998 LPD is a 1998 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R998 LPD, 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 R998 LPD registered?

R998 LPD is a 1998 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R998 LPD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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