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X678 JEL

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,439 mi
Last recorded188,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 JEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 188,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 188,439 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 186,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 186,312 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 186,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 180,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 173,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backplate is corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate is corroded slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2017 173,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake backplate is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 168,097 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2016 168,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 161,165 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 158,193 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 158,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 150,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 150,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 143,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 136,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 136,630 miles

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

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 131,968 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding req strip and clean.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 117,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 51,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 40,754 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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X678 JEL is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X678 JEL, 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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X678 JEL is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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