2018 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · OU18 CVM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the latest available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 14 December 2022 at 96,096 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the vehicle was maintained to a functional standard leading up to that point, showing no immediate signs of mechanical failure or structural degradation during the recorded inspection period. The mileage history reveals a significant shift in usage patterns. Between 07 December 2021 at 59,113 miles and 17 January 2022 at 60,005 miles, the car covered only 892 miles in roughly six weeks. However, between the January 2022 test and the December 2022 test, the vehicle accumulated 36,091 miles in just eleven months. This rapid acceleration, averaging over 39,000 miles per year, far exceeds the national average for a vehicle of this age and suggests heavy annual usage on the hybrid drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. While the MOT record is clean of faults, a buyer must account for the wear associated with high-mileage operation. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, which often fatigue under heavy annual loads. Given the sudden spike in mileage, checking the brake system for signs of binding calipers or thin discs is essential. Furthermore, the hybrid battery health and the cooling system integrity should be verified, as the vehicle is approaching the 100,000-mile mark where component stress typically begins to require proactive maintenance.