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X716 VBK

2002 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX716 VBK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,539 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

engine covers obscuring components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,816 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s obligatory electric mirror lazy to adjust

Fail 8 Jul 2015 125,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s obligatory electric mirror lazy to adjust

Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,036 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

front + rear bumper condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

front + rear bumper condition

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 97,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,232 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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X716 VBK is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,628 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 X716 VBK, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X716 VBK is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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