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T253 CLR

1999 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,046 mi
Last recorded75,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 CLR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,003 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,371 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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T253 CLR is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T253 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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What year was T253 CLR registered?

T253 CLR is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 May 1999.

Is T253 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 CLR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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