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J186 TAJ

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,562 mi
Last recorded115,562 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 TAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,562 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,645 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front position lamp dim

temporary repair made to exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Poor repair to exhaust

Rear brake noise

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,196 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,355 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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J186 TAJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J186 TAJ, 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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J186 TAJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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