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T940 TGC

1999 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,893 mi
Last recorded116,893 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 TGC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 116,893 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,893 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 104,066 miles

Engine burning oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 104,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine burning oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,312 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,196 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 63,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,176 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 54,123 miles

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

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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T940 TGC is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T940 TGC, 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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T940 TGC is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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