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V188 LHG

1999 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,446 mi
Last recorded108,446 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 LHG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 108,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,014 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 76,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,318 miles

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

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 Apr 2009 50,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V188 LHG is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V188 LHG, 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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V188 LHG is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is V188 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 LHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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