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T198 CLR

1999 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 CLR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,744 miles

Both front headlamps deterioated but light output not reduced

Nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

Unable to test emmisions due to start/stop system

Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,622 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres diffrent size to rears

o/s/f wiper blade worn

unable to test em misions due to stop/start system

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,095 miles

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

front tyres different size to rears

nearside rear boot floor to inner wing corroded

nearside rear tyre worn/sidewall damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres different size to rears

nearside rear boot floor to inner wing corroded

nearside rear tyre worn/sidewall damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,267 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper blade short

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,004 miles

both n/s tyres damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,429 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,315 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 42,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,068 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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T198 CLR is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 74,299 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 T198 CLR, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T198 CLR is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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