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V389 EUF

1999 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prius74,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,255 miles

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

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 6 Jul 2011 79,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,934 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 73,312 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,260 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2008 53,746 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,239 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL SMALL BULGE

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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V389 EUF is a 1999 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,490cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V389 EUF, 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 V389 EUF registered?

V389 EUF is a 1999 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is V389 EUF safe to buy?

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