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NL52 YHU

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 YHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,765 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm . n/s/r brake pads worn to 2mm , park brake pedal has little reserve travel,

Pass 11 Apr 2013 113,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on underside of vehicle

wipers smeering screen

Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on underside of vehicle

wipers smeering screen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml staying on

rust forming on exhaust

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,625 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 81,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre is on 3mm approx

O/S/F Wheel is starting to bind

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre is on 3mm approx

O/S/F Wheel is starting to bind

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate is starting to deterioate

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,451 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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NL52 YHU is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,628 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 NL52 YHU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL52 YHU registered?

NL52 YHU is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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