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T379 DCD

1999 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,646 mi
Last recorded123,646 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT379 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 123,646 miles

Advise no emmissions check due to running on electic

Advise service brake has very little reserve travel left. advise to get checked and adjusted.

Fail 12 Dec 2009 123,646 miles

Advise no emmissions check due to running on electic

Advise service brake has very little reserve travel left. advise to get checked and adjusted.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 108,431 miles

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

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

offside front shock absorver has slight leak

spare tyre fitted on nearside front hub

Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

spare tyre fitted on nearside front hub

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,476 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 95,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 82,012 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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T379 DCD is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T379 DCD, 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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T379 DCD is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T379 DCD safe to buy?

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