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RF02 VSO

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VSO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,011 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debonded

front and rear brake pads look low

front wipers smear

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,286 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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RF02 VSO is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,628 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF02 VSO, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF02 VSO registered?

RF02 VSO is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 June 2002.

Is RF02 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 VSO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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