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T385 VJN

1999 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,070 mi
Last recorded75,070 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 VJN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,611 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,721 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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T385 VJN is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T385 VJN, 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 T385 VJN registered?

T385 VJN is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T385 VJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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