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LY51 RWJ

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,369 mi
Last recorded160,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 RWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 160,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 156,633 miles

exhaust mounting clamp between the rear silencer and centre pipe

slight binding of o/s/r brake,noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2011 145,612 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low on their inner edges.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

The drivers seat mechanism has free play.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 145,612 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low on their inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The drivers seat mechanism has free play.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 136,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 117,553 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 117,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,551 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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LY51 RWJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY51 RWJ, 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 LY51 RWJ registered?

LY51 RWJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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