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HG51 TNV

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,085 mi
Last recorded204,085 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 TNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 204,085 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 203,599 miles

Front registration plate obscured badly cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 191,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 181,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 169,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2013 169,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 161,613 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2012 161,581 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 151,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs pitted / coroded

rear discs coroded pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 132,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,629 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 93,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 80,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2007 60,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 60,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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HG51 TNV is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG51 TNV, 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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HG51 TNV is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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