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RV51 VVV

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 151,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,260 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 133,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear light unit damage

Fail 30 May 2014 118,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear light unit damage

Pass 30 May 2013 107,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 107,334 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 96,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 85,297 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 77,488 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 19 May 2010 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 23 May 2009 69,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 62,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 52,621 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 52,601 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear number plate poor

Unable to carry out full test to N/S/R seat belt due to child seat

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,011 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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RV51 VVV is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RV51 VVV, 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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RV51 VVV is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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