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X277 CBC

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,579 mi
Last recorded169,579 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 CBC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 169,579 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 169,579 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 155,111 miles

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

Fail 8 May 2012 155,111 miles

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

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

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

Fail 4 May 2012 155,033 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear discs and pads corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 140,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 135,112 miles

All four brake disc's corroded on inner faces.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle beam bushes perished.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 135,112 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)

All four brake disc's corroded on inner faces.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle beam bushes perished.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,937 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 129,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 119,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 105,582 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 79,345 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 79,345 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front tyre worn bald on edges and nearside rear tyre has a very deep cut on outer sidewall.

steering rack has knock in unit

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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X277 CBC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X277 CBC, 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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X277 CBC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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