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Toyota Prius buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota Prius costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 452 for sale right now.
Our take on the Toyota Prius
A 2023 Toyota Prius typically advertises at €26,500 and a 2018 one at €17,900, so it loses roughly 8% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2008–2017 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.8 hybrid is the most common engine (77% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 450k km.
Check a Toyota Prius's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Toyota Prius prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €29,950 | 11k km | 32 |
| 2024 | €28,950 | 31k km | 39 |
| 2023 | €26,500 | 60k km | 56 |
| 2022 | €21,950 | 62k km | 21 |
| 2021 | €19,500 | 77k km | 31 |
| 2020 | €18,950 | 80k km | 28 |
| 2019 | €18,900 | 89k km | 29 |
| 2018 | €17,900 | 90k km | 25 |
| 2017 | €13,650 | 96k km | 21 |
| 2016 | €13,950 | 145k km | 29 |
| 2015 | €10,950 | 118k km | 39 |
| 2014 | €9,450 | 136k km | 30 |
| 2013 | €9,450 | 117k km | 41 |
| 2012 | €7,800 | 148k km | 14 |
Toyota Prius NCT pass rate
How often Toyota Priuses pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 72% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 67% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 66% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 66% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 70% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 61% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 54% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 50% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 50% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 49% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 46% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 40% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 42% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 37% | 30% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Toyota Prius fails: wheels & tyres (19.7% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (7.7% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (6% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (5.9% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Toyota Prius problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Hybrid battery age · €800–€2,000
Watch for a red triangle warning. Ask for a hybrid battery health check, and make sure the petrol engine doesn't run constantly.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | ~450k km | ~€190 | 181 |
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~450k km | ~€270 | 44 |
| 1.8 Petrol | ~450k km | ~€600 | 10 |
1.8 Hybrid: usual problem: hybrid battery may need replacing past ~300,000 km.
2.0 Hybrid: usual problem: hybrid battery may need replacing past ~300,000 km.
1.8 Petrol: usual problem: hybrid battery may need replacing past ~300,000 km.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota Prius
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Toyota Prius
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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