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R545 GJL

2000 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,391 mi
Last recorded163,391 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Prius81,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 GJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2013 163,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 163,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 154,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrsion on front brake discs.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 154,686 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrsion on front brake discs.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 153,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 143,272 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 143,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R545 GJL is a 2000 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 81,024 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 R545 GJL, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R545 GJL is a 2000 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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