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RA57 VPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

263,900 mi
Last recorded263,900 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 263,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 263,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 251,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 234,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 212,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 169,227 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 168,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 138,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 137,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 135,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,209 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,349 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,767 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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RA57 VPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA57 VPL, 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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RA57 VPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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