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T454 DCD

1999 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,366 mi
Last recorded51,366 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,366 miles

possible power steering fault. PS did not work when the car was first started, although it worked fine when it was started the second time.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,443 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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T454 DCD is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,500cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T454 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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What year was T454 DCD registered?

T454 DCD is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T454 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 DCD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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