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WX51 RAU

2001 Toyota Prius

Gold Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,787 mi
Last recorded135,787 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 RAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 135,786 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 121,784 miles

Frontal vehicle substantially damage repair

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,879 miles

child seat loose on back seat

impact damage to front of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2009 116,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat loose on back seat

impact damage to front of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,644 miles

emmissons not tested as hybrid system fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 97,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 94,479 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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WX51 RAU is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Gold with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX51 RAU, 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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What year was WX51 RAU registered?

WX51 RAU is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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