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GU51 HVJ

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2020 101,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,293 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise osf anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust cover slightly weeping

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,034 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,983 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,585 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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GU51 HVJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU51 HVJ, 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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What year was GU51 HVJ registered?

GU51 HVJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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