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S781 KRO

1998 Toyota Prius

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Prius72,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 KRO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps are discoloured

Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front headlamps are discoloured

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S781 KRO is a 1998 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S781 KRO, 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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S781 KRO is a 1998 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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