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T26 YEL

2016 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,505 mi
Last recorded135,505 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,505 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 117,456 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,946 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 60,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 5,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020

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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T26 YEL is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 87,781 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 T26 YEL, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Prius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T26 YEL registered?

T26 YEL is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is T26 YEL safe to buy?

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