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RV57 PGU

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 PGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre un-even wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre un-even wear

Pass 7 Feb 2016 67,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 17,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,880 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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RV57 PGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV57 PGU, 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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What year was RV57 PGU registered?

RV57 PGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is RV57 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 PGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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