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X792 ELK

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX792 ELK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 141,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight mist of oil

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 133,884 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 133,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,443 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,472 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 113,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 105,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2008 80,241 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,570 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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X792 ELK is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X792 ELK, 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 X792 ELK registered?

X792 ELK is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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