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OV51 VPG

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,606 mi
Last recorded154,606 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VPG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 154,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side inners slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 144,595 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 133,153 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear brake disc corroded.

brakepipes at rear very slight corrosion.

slight rust corrosion on both inner sills and chassis at rear and underbody.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,636 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,043 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,043 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,333 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,649 miles

nearside headlight top bracket broken

Fail 23 Oct 2009 85,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlight top bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,240 miles

advis slight side wall damage near side front tyre

advise off side rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,007 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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OV51 VPG is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV51 VPG, 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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OV51 VPG is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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