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P333 PLM

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,493 mi
Last recorded147,493 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 PLM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 147,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 145,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 127,940 miles

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

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 25 Aug 2010 127,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 22 Aug 2009 108,491 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,188 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 70,661 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,661 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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P333 PLM is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,316 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 P333 PLM, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P333 PLM registered?

P333 PLM is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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