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FN51 VNX

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,715 mi
Last recorded127,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VNX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 127,715 miles

sills back sills rusty shailing

Rear pads low

Fail 4 Sep 2015 127,715 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear pads low

sills back sills rusty shailing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 125,694 miles

Vehiucle has been standing.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 125,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s/f n/sr tyres very worn on edges showing second ply of rubber replace asap

Fail 6 Nov 2013 125,655 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre worn heavily on edges and close to the legal limit

Front suspension coil spring cups rusty and shailing

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight misting of oil on the nearside rear shock absorber

Slight movement in the drivers seat

Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,902 miles

All tyres wearing low (below 4.0mm) fronts wearing edges

Backs of rear sills and chassis rusty

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 10 Nov 2012 119,902 miles

All tyres wearing low (below 4.0mm) fronts wearing edges

Backs of rear sills and chassis rusty

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,294 miles

All tyres wearing on outside edges

Slight discolouration in the front indicators

Fail 2 Nov 2011 116,212 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres wearing on outside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight discolouration in the front indicators

Fail 6 Nov 2010 106,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,007 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,240 miles

Offside front tyre 2.0mm only

Fail 6 Nov 2008 80,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre 2.0mm only

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,871 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 65,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,787 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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FN51 VNX is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 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 FN51 VNX, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 VNX is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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