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X499 XUB

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 XUB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 126,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,763 miles

Front CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT DAMAGED BUT SECURE

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,617 miles

both front tyres outer walls serface cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,868 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,868 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,236 miles

emissions not carried out as this is a hybrid car and not required

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,397 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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X499 XUB is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X499 XUB, 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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X499 XUB is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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